Michael Lacy Grandstaff, age 72, of Sparkman, passed from this life on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his home.  He was born April 27, 1950, in Hot Springs, the son of the late Grady Shelton and Cora Lee Donaldson Grandstaff. 

Michael was a United States Army veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars.  He was a retired construction worker.  Michael enjoyed gardening and listening to rock tunes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, LaTisha Grandstaff and one brother, William Bailey.

Michael is survived by his wife, Cynthia Lochridge Grandstaff of Sparkman, two sons, Joseph Christopher Grandstaff of Arkadelphia and James Lee Grandstaff of Gurdon, one step-son, Jason Adam Lochridge of Crossett, one daughter, Micah Collette Erwin of Sparkman, and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 3, 2023, at The Way Church in Gurdon with Bro. Gary Glidewell and Bro. Van Glidewell officiating.

Memorials may be made to the Veteran’s Hospital.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.