Mitchell Maynard Kanna, departed this world on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the ripe old age of 92. He was born in Vandervoort, Arkansas, on November 6, 1931, to the late Pete and Katherine Kanna.
The old adage, he never met a stranger, summed him up quite well. He loved talking with people, always with a genuine smile and some sage advice. He enjoyed getting together with his friends just to spend time with them and get caught up on all the latest news. All were better off knowing him and to say that he left this world a better place than he found it, would be an understatement. He loved being outdoors and had a great respect for nature. One of his fondest past times was feeding all the local wildlife around his home.
He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country as a Field Artillery Cannoneer during the Korean War. And after his dutiful service ended, he traveled abroad for several years working as a heavy machinery operator. He eventually returned to his hometown of Wickes, Arkansas, and commenced running his own heavy equipment business. He worked hard and found enjoyment in doing a job well done.
Mitchell is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Billie Pat Kanna, together they raised their one and only child Teresa C. Bell. He had three grandchildren, Samantha M. Barrett and Fiancé Bradley Grogan, Serena Bell and fiancé Alex Baldridge, and JeffRhey Todd (J.T.) Bell. Two great-grandchildren Aiden Jackson and Jake Barrett, sister-in-law, Linda Gilcrease and Fiancé William Wiseman, and brother-in-law Tony Hayter, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who he loved dearly but are too numerous to mention.
He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, mother and father-in-law, Buddy and Edith Hayter, a son-in-law, Donald A. Bell, Brothers, Andy, Jack, Pete Jr., George, Paul, Sam, and John Kanna, sisters, Helen Faris, Ann Lee, and Mary Manuel, along with their husbands and wives.
There will be a private family hosted memorial service with brother Cody McDaniel officiating.
Online obituary at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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