Mickey Wayne Cansler Obituary (1951 - 2024)

Mickey Wayne Cansler, 72, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Sunday March 10, 2024 at The Hartford House in Owensboro, KY. He was born November 27, 1951 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Thurman L. "TL" Cansler and Ruth Haley Cansler. He was also preceded in death by his two brother-in-laws, Billy Joe Armstrong and Bill Kemp. Mickey was of the Baptist Faith. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #917 since 1978 in Symonia, KY. He was also a Co-Owner and operator of Micro Mining, and the owner and operator of Cansler Mining, Cansler Equipment and Excavating, and Cansler Equipment Sales. Mickey battled his illness since 1999, and his passion for others weighed 2nd to none. He was known for his smile on his face and driving his big red Mack Truck. He will be missed and never forgotten by his many friends and family. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann Crabtree Cansler, and his 4 legged little one, Gabby Ann; his sister, Cindy Armstrong Kemp of Owensboro; his sister-in-law, Brenda Ashcraft, and brother-in-law Floyd Ashcraft of Kevil, KY; his niece, Jennifer (Jason) Hamilton; his nephew, Stephen (Melissa) Armstrong; three great nieces; two great nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Barnett Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Linn Barnett officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Church Cemetery in Wickliffe, KY. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until service time Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers entrusted with carrying the solemn duty will include Cary Baldwin, Heath Marsh, Jim Mills, Steve Pleasant, Kirby Ashley, and Brian Anderson. As a mark of respect and honor, serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Scott, Bobby Cunningham, Robert Poole, Roy Barnett, Barry Marsh, Buck Baldwin, George Allard, Fred Harris, and Craig Winstead. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopkins County Humane Society. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.