Michael Ray McGarraugh

Michael Ray McGarraugh, 70, Milo, MO, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Cox Health in Springfield, MO. Mike was born on January 16, 1954, in Fort Scott, KS, to Ralph “Jack” and Marilyn (Jackson) McGarraugh.

Mike attended school in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1972. After graduation, he worked as a mechanic for Dahmer Ford Tractor, then opened his own mechanic shop on Barrett Avenue. Eventually he built a shop out on the farm where he and Barbara completely remodeled the farmhouse. Mike also worked for Wayne Yakel, smoothing, coating and sealing concrete floors. He was always willing to help anyone who asked.

Mike served as a trustee for the Dover Township for 4 years. He enjoyed going to and participating in truck pulls, deer hunting, fishing, and loved his dogs, Isabelle and Callie.

Mike is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; a sister, Kathy Thomas, Nevada, MO; a brother, H.M. Logan (Terry), Sheldon, MO; several half-sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and his 2 dogs, Isabelle and Callie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents, Estel and Lillian Jackson and Bill and Eda McGarraugh.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Bill Platt officiating. Interment will follow in Milo Cemetery in Milo, MO. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Milo Cemetery in care of Ferry Funeral Home.