Michael Wayne Burton, age 72 of Bradley, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He won his race with life and joined his wife in Heaven. Mr. Burton was born April 20, 1943 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Grover and Mary Frances Burton.

Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his parents; and his loving wife, Mary Frances Burton.

He is survived by three daughters, Deb Fortsch and husband, Bruce of Readlyn, IA, Donna Allard of Shell Rock, IA, and Dee Phillips of Bradley, AR; two brothers, Gary Burton and wife, Kay and Rickey Burton and wife, Gwen all of Bradley; nine grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10am Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Bradley Baptist Church with Chaplin Sidney Melton and Dr. John Russ officiating. The family extends an invitation to the Family Life Center for a fellowship immediately following the Funeral. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Bradley, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to the family. Online registration is available at www.aosmithfuneralhome.com.