MITCHELL – Michael Jay Canfield, 75, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his home.
Born August 30, 1944, in Mitchell, he was the son of Emerson and Marie (Hall) Canfield. He married Karen Sue Stafford November 20, 1963.
Mike retired from Naval Surface Warfare Center—Crane. He enjoyed carpentry and playing music. Mike was a member of the First Baptist Church and a 1962 graduate of Mitchell High School. He always had a well- manicured lawn and taught his grandkids how to mow.
Mike was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 250.
Surviving:
wife,
Karen Sue Canfield of Mitchell
daughter,
Wendy Wilson of Mitchell
grandchildren,
Eric Canfield of Bloomington
Zachary Canfield of Bloomington
Stephani Wilson of Mitchell
Matthew (Samantha) Canfield of Cloverdale
great grandchildren,
Ethan Roberts
Brielle Canfield
siblings,
Bo Canfield of Bedford
Jeri Dotts of Mitchell
His parents; son, Steven Canfield; and siblings, Charlene Dotts, Donald Canfield, Gwendolyn Passmore, Darryl Canfield, and Randy Canfield; preceded him in death.
Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at Mitchell Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Thursday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
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