He is survived by his mother, Polly Ward of Thayer, Missouri; two sisters and one brother: Melissa Pierce and husband Josh of Thayer, Missouri; Marty Sand and wife Brandy of West Plains, Missouri; Melinda Wilson and husband Jeremy of Thayer, Missouri; paternal grandmother Letha Sand; seven nieces and nephews, Avery Pierce, Matthew Pierce, Ely Wilson, Riley Pierce, Levi Wilson, Mayce Wilson, Kohen Sand and Harley Sand; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, maternal grandparents Charles and Vonda Fanning; paternal grandfather Edward Sand; Aunt Peggy Fanning; cousins Nicholas Thurm and Alanna Sackett.
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Mike loved the outdoors, caving, fishing, rivers and friends.
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