Robert Michael "Mike" Malloy

Robert Michael "Mike" Malloy, 68, of Heber Springs, Ark., passed away Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones at his home. Mike was born in Bastrop, La. on Aug. 27, 1946 to Robert F. and Vivian McKimmey Malloy of Crossett, Ark. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Lynn McCaughan Malloy of Heber Springs; one son, Mason Malloy (Alison) of Heber Springs; two grandsons, Brian Malloy (Tianne) of Heber Springs, Ark. and Michael Cole Malloy of Conway, Ark.; a stepgrandson, Logan Pedron of Texarkana, Texas; a stepgranddaughter, Brinkley Pedron of Texarkana, Ark.; one great-grandson, Luke Allen Malloy of Heber Springs, Ark.; and a brother, Mark Malloy and a sister, Melissa Wyatt. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas J. and Anna Kate Malloy, Eugene and Irma McKimmey; his parents, Robert and Vivian Malloy; and a son, Robert Matthew Malloy. Mike grew up in Crossett, Ark. where he graduated from Crossett High School in 1964 and then attended the University of Arkansas. He worked in the paper industry for 37 years with increasing roles and responsibilities, ending as Director of Domtar North America. Throughout his life, Mike was passionate and competitive about work whether at his job or on a project at his home, deer camp, or lake house; each of which he always considered to be a labor of love. He enjoyed the out of doors and shared his hunting and fishing experiences with his family and friends. As the patriarch of his family, he cared for and provided well by living and instructing in responsibility, honesty, hard work, and integrity before God and with his fellow man. He was always willing to share his experience, strength, and hope with one who needed help. His desire to have his family healthy and living close was a dream come true. Mike will be remembered for his pearls of wisdom and his sage advice: "Just keep scratching at it", "You take ownership when you have an investment of blood, sweat, and tears", and "Deep within yourself is where you will find God." Known as Friend, Sweetheart, Dad, and Pa – Mike will truly be missed. His family loves him and will forever. We are grateful and rejoice in knowing he is healed, happy, and home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be under the direction of Heber Springs Funeral Home on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015. Services will be officiated by a family friend, Steve Williams of Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch. Visitation will begin at 1:00 with services following at 2:00. The family will have a private graveside service immediately following at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Teen Challenge Adventure Ranch of NW Arkansas at 19778 Boys Home Rd, Morrow, AR 72749. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Allcare Pharmacy of Heber Springs for their compassion and genuine interest in Mike's wellbeing; to the nurses of Arkansas Hospice, Conway; and Chaplain Mike Yarman for their comfort and care of our loved one, Mike. A special thank you to friends and CHS '64 classmates who sent cards, letters, and prayers. Your thoughtful expressions of love meant so much to Mike and Betty. May God bless you. www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.