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Michael James Masters, 75, of Monticello, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, February 9, 2026, at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. He was born August 8, 1950, in Palestine, Texas to the late James Albert Masters and Betty Jean Kirby Masters.
He was a retired boat builder and boat parts welder at SeaArk Marine, United States Army Veteran and member of First Freewill Baptist Church. Mike was a hard worker welder that loved building boats. He also loved helping others and his church any way he could. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed feeding others. However, his greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Masters; a sister, Charlotte Jean Masters; and his daughter, Rhonda Faye Brantley Sanderlin.
He is survived by two grandchildren, Kathryn Hunt (Chris Burnett) of Monticello and Bo Sanderlin (Tara) of Monticello; two sisters, Michelle Escobedo and Patti Masters Sutherlin both of Houston, Texas; and four great grandchildren, Abrey Hunt, Nicholas Hunt, Jr. ''Bubba'', Zade Sanderlin and Mia Jo Sanderlin.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at First Freewill Baptist Church with Bro. Justin Morphis officiating. There will be a visitation Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery.
