Mike W. Felton

In Loving Memory of Mike W. Felton

Nov. 3, 1946 – Nov. 6, 2026

Mike W. Felton, 80, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Nov. 6, 2026. Born Nov. 3, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas, he was the son of Joseph Wheeler Felton Jr. and Barbara Smith Felton.

Mike is survived by his son, Michael Keith Felton, and his wife, Terri Felton; his daughter, Kelly Hardin; his beloved grandchildren, Hunter Felton, KiKi Felton, Taylor Hardin, and Lauren Ruiz and her husband, Edison Ruiz; his great-grandchildren, Vanessa Ruiz, Madison Ruiz and Noah Ruiz; his sister, Linda Jane Murphy, and her husband, Michael Murphy; his nephew, Mathew Murphy, and his husband, Ryan Scott Oliver; his niece, Carson Murphy; and his great-niece, Imogen Young.

Mike graduated from North Little Rock High School in 1964 and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity.

Mike enjoyed a successful 35-year career in the fashion footwear industry, serving as president of Vogue-Genesco and holding partnerships with Cherokee-Paulmark International and Bennett International. His work took him around the world, creating lasting friendships and a career he truly loved.

After retiring in January 2000, Mike returned to Hot Springs to enjoy the outdoors and pursue his passions for fishing and hiking. He especially treasured his summers in Montana fly-fishing the beautiful trout streams. Rock Creek in southwestern Montana became one of his favorite places, where he found peace and happiness surrounded by nature.

In accordance with his wishes, Mike will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the waters of Lake Hamilton, the tailwaters below Blakely Mountain Dam, and Rock Creek in southwestern Montana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jackson House in Hot Springs to help those less fortunate.

At Mike's request, the Fisherman's Prayer will be read as his ashes are scattered.

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