Michael Cleo Minyard, 58, beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. No service is planned at this time. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Michael's memory to the American Cancer Society. Michael was born April 3, 1959 in Dennison, son of Cleo and Mary Gay Murphy Minyard. He was an automobile mechanic by trade. Michael loved going fishing, playing his harmonica, and rebuilding automobiles. He was a country music producer in Commerce, Texas. Michael was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Teresa Diane Sides, Patsy Russey, and Belinda Minyard. Survivors: Sons, Shannon Wayne Minyard, and Michael Brandon Minyard; brothers, Rickey McGill, Jerry McGill, Edward Minyard, Steven Minyard, and Jeffery Minyard; sisters, Sylvia Shields, and Angela Farley; and three grandchildren.