Michael Eugene Moreland was born on June 26, 1961 in Rolla, Missouri to Rainey P. and Arminta Matilda "Tillie" (Branstetter) Moreland and passed away on October 18, 2026 at the age of 65 years.
He graduated from John F. Hodge High School in 1979.
He worked at St. James Elevator and at Carl Fuhring's Garage. Years later he completed welding school; he worked in fabrication at Union Electric in Illinois as well as owning and operating a hot shot rig traveling to welding jobs around the area. He also worked at a variety of places including Peterson Oil in Sullivan, Cuba MFA as manager, county road crew and driving over-the-road freight for Joe Carney and ALI in Hannibal.
Mike was a talented artist. He enjoyed drawing and airbrushing. He also enjoyed woodworking crafts and built many woodworking projects, including a grandfather clock, bed and China cabinet.
He coached youth football for his sons’ teams for several years.
He served as an alderman for two years and was elected as interim mayor for the city of Cuba.
He was a member of the Broadway Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Moreland; and parents, Rainey and Tillie Moreland.
He is survived by his son, Shannon and wife Emily Moreland; granddaughter, Savannah Lea Matilda Moreland; grandson, Michael James Paxton Moreland; brother, Keith and wife Jill Moreland; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Pastor Mike Anderson officiating. Pallbearers were Kerry Feeler, Scott Feeler, Wayne Gorman, Bobby Hoffmeister, Phil Branstetter and Richard Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Savannah Moreland, Paxton Moreland, Bryan Licklider, Brad Hatcher, Larry Lorts, Greg Garver and Kevin Hemme.
Burial in the Hickory Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
