Tuesday 4th November 2025

Michael Ray Root Sr., age 64, of Kountze, TX, died Sunday, March 15, 2020.
Due to current concerns with large gatherings, the family will hold a private service, with burial at Nelson Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. You may view the recorded funeral service on the Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home’s website at www.campbell-lewis.com after Tuesday, March 24.
Memorials are suggested to family choice, in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall.
In addition to his wife, Mary; he is survived by five children: Theresa Morley of Grove, OK, Michael Ray Root Jr. (Alisha) of Marshall, MO, Aaron James Root (Shawna) of Nelson, MO, Alana Marie Stoddart and Tomi Kay Root, both of Kountze, TX; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; five siblings: Eddie Root of Blackwater, MO, Ronnie Root of Marshall, MO, Paula Waters of Arkansas, Gayle Purcell and Theresa Lammers, both of Texas; as well as other extended family members.
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Paul Eldon Root Sr.; and two brothers, Tommy Eldon Root and Paul Eldon Root Jr.