Michael Abney, 63, of Ward, Arkansas, died February 15, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children Gerald Sanderson, Jimmy Sanderson, Deborah Hacker, Sherry Parker, Mary Stafford, Brenda Katcher; father and stepmother Quillard and Phyllis Abney; and many grandchildren. Memorial service will be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe.