Michael J. Manza, 63, of Paragould, AR passed away September 21, 2018. He was born July 15, 1955 to Carmine Manza Sr. and Betty (Corter) Callaway.

Michael was a loyal, hardworking man who enjoyed riding horses, dove hunting, fishing and bowling. He liked laughing and making people laugh and was a great cook, who also enjoyed singing while cooking. He liked having company over and was very clean and organized. Michael recently rededicated his life to God so he could be with his sons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carmine Manza Sr. and Betty (Corter) Callaway; sons, James and Anthony Manza and sister, Jeanette Palentmura.

Michael is survived by his son, Michael (Anissa) Manza Jr.; daughters, Lisa (Freddie) Manza, Lori (Aaron Razer) Manza and Roseann (David) Manza; brothers, Carmine (Ruth) Manza Jr. and Stuart Manza; step brother, Danny Thompson; sisters, Delores (George), Janie Duensing, Eleanor Diveebliss and Betty Ann (Bob) Cook; grandchildren, Christian Manza, Thomas McCrackin, Jacob McCrackin, Nicholas Manza, Mackenzie Manza, Kelsea Manza, Luis Lopez, Linda JoAnn Rivas, Xiomara Cruzcastro, Cyntraia Austin, Lamaya Austin and Macrae Manza.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 28, 2018 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm with a funeral service at 2:00 pm in Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1977 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled Veterans.