Mr. James Michael McFarlin

James Michael “Jim / Mike” McFarlin, 57, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 4, 2026, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born on June 12, 1968, in Kennett, Missouri, to David and Dolores McFarlin. Raised in the Advance and Marble Hill area, Mike spent his younger years in Southeast Missouri before his family later moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he spent his teenage years and eventually began building the life that would define him. Mike was a fighter in every sense of the word. He battled through a long and difficult illness with strength, determination, and the same stubborn spirit that carried him through life. Even during his hardest days, he continued to find reasons to smile, laugh, and keep those around him going. In 1998, Mike heard a beautiful young lady’s voice over the CB radio. She had a flat tire and was stranded on the side of the road, and Mike quickly went to her rescue. That young lady, Christie Ann Sollars, would become his best friend, soulmate, and wife. They were married on August 17, 1998, and would have celebrated 28 years of marriage this year. Mike spent most of his life as an over-the-road truck driver. From being an owner-operator to working for various companies, he loved the open road and took pride in providing for his family. He was a jack of all trades who could fix, build, or figure out just about anything. A self-taught computer whiz, Mike had a mind for learning and a gift for solving problems. He never met a stranger and would help anyone he could. If he thought someone was having a bad day, he would aggravate the soup out of them until they smiled. Mike always tried to see the good in everything. He loved Elvis and enjoyed telling the story that he was second cousins on both sides. He was also a true prepper who believed in being prepared for whatever might come, and he did his best to teach those survival skills to his children and grandchildren. Above all, Mike’s greatest achievement was his family. He loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally, and they were the pride and joy of his life. To all of his children and grandchildren, Mike would want them to always remember just how deeply loved and adored they were. He believed each of them could accomplish anything they set their minds to and hoped they would carry his strength, determination, and love with them through every chapter of life. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, David and Dolores (Barnes) McFarlin; his first wife, Beverly Renae McFarlin; his granddaughter, Aria Jones; his brother, Kenny McFarlin; his sister, Terry McFarlin; his brother-in-law, Steve Welch; an unnamed brother and child in the womb; and a very special aunt and uncle, Raymond and Lilma Wheatley. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife, Christie McFarlin of Piggott, Arkansas; five children, David McFarlin and wife Stephanie of Kennett, Missouri, Heather Jones and husband Don of Dexter, Missouri, Samantha Weissinger of Fredericktown, Missouri, James Michael Raymond McFarlin of Piggott, Arkansas, and Tina Marie Ann McFarlin of Piggott, Arkansas; his grandchildren, Maddi McHaffey of Kennett, Missouri, Colton Lamborn of Piggott, Arkansas, Journey Jones of Dexter, Missouri, Abigail McFarlin of Corning, Arkansas, and Axel Weissinger of Fredericktown, Missouri; and one great-grandchild, Luxton Briones. He is also survived by his siblings, Clinton Alexander of Rolla, Missouri, Debbie Welch of Advance, Missouri, Tina McFarlin of St. Louis, Missouri, and Billy McFarlin and wife Tonya of Glen Allen, Missouri; bonus son, Donnie Propst of Advance, Missouri; bonus daughter, Marlee Vasquez of Las Vegas, Nevada; bonus brother, Stan Garner of Scott City, Missouri; along with numerous nieces, nephews, lifelong friends, and extended family members. A memorial service will be held to honor Mike’s life, with details to be announced once final. Tri-City Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the McFarlin family. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be left at www.tricityllc.com.

Mr. James Michael McFarlin

June 12, 1968 - June 4, 2026