Samuel Matthew Michael, 59, of Little Rock, passed away March 6, 2020. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Anthony and Geraldine Michael, he was a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He was a member of the UCP Day Program and was a Special Olympics participant. His greatest pleasures were his Sunday School at FBC in Searcy, his day program at UCP W. 36th St., music, movies, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his sisters, Carol Michael Trana of Little Rock and Shirlee McDaniel (Ron) of Richmond, Texas; his grandmother, Alma Trana of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; nephew, Ethan Trana (Kelly) of Chicago and niece, Rachel Trana (Bobby) of Burr Ridge, Illinois; nephew, Justin Ritz of Portsmouth, NH and niece, Marissa Delaney (Jack) of Katy, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandfather, Gordon Trana, and his brother-in-law, Stephen Trana.
Memorial services for Samuel have been postponed and will be held and announced at a later date.
Contributions in memory of Sam may be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas, 9720 N. Rodney Parham Rd., Little Rock, AR 72227.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, (501)224-2200. Samuel's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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