Michael Widener Obituary

Michael "Tooter" Phillip Widener, 79, of Clyde passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Memphis, Texas with Pastor's Daniel Downing and Keith Martin officiating with a visitation prior to the service at the church from 8:00 until 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. A visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Bailey Howard Funeral Home of Clyde. Mike was born May 6, 1946, in Memphis, Texas to Lee Roy and Ima Pearl (Phillips) Widener. He graduated from Memphis High School and attended West Texas State University in Canyon. He later moved to Clyde in June of 1992. He worked as a farmer and rancher for most of his life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Memphis. He coached little league softball and baseball for both Memphis and Clyde Little League. He was active in 4-H and FFA as a child and also helped his children and grandchildren with their 4-H and FFA projects. He also served as president of the Clyde Junior Livestock Association. His grandchildren were the loves of his life, and he spent as much time with them as possible, whether it was a sporting event, 4-H or FFA project or just family time. He is survived by his son, Doug Widener (Colleen) of Clyde; two daughters, Monica Burchett (Robert) of Breckenridge and Katie Hodges (Cody) of Clyde; one brother, Rick Widener (Mary) of Bryan; eight grandchildren; Brooklyn Widener (Jake), Kason Burchett, Laramie Hodges, Rachel Burchett, Charlie, Connor and Cade; his former daughter-in-law, Cindy Shelton of Clyde and numerous other relatives and friends. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Roy and Ima Pearl; his brothers and sisters, Whimpy Widener, Joyce Ward, Linda Foxhall and Donald Widener. The family would like to give a special thank you to Carolyn Vinson for her wonderful care and compassion for Michael. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Fairview Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 265, Memphis, Texas 79245 or the charity of your choice.