Michael Dewayne Platt

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Mr. Michael Dewayne Platt, 55, of Gosnell, died at home Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born in Blytheville June 11, 1958, to his parents James Cook and Margaret Emmilou Davis Cook.

He was retired from Cobb Cemeteries and was a member of Clear Lake Baptist Church. Children of all ages loved him -- most referred to him as "PawPaw," but some called him "Dad."

His hobbies included hunting squirrels, deer and rabbits, and fishing.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Cook; his mother-in-law, Mary Killingsworth; and father-in-law, Poncho Killingsworth.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cindy Cline Platt;

Two sons, Joshua Ritter and his wife, Nikki, of Springfield Mo., and James Platt and his wife, Laura, of Gosnell;

Two daughters, Tabitha Platt and Melissa Barnes and her husband,Teddy, all of Gosnell;

A son-in-law, Kevin Watson;

His father, Jim Cook of Batesville;

One brother, Michael Steele and his wife, Shelia, of Blytheville;

Four sisters, Denise Thompkins and husband, John, of Norfolk, W.Va, Terry Rundle of Batesville, Ann Stockman and Judy Green of Gosnell; and

Twelve grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. today at Carney Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Robert Duhon officiating. Burial will follow in Carney Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com