Michael Quenton

Stidham

Michael Q. Stidham, Jr. of Hyden Kentucky was born September 25, 1954 In Hyden, Kentucky to the union of the late Michael Quenten Stidham, Sr. and the late Mildred Bowling Stidham.

A veteran of the United States Military, Michael served honorably in the United States Army from 1972 until 1974 at the rank of SP4.  While serving, he obtained a National Defense Service Medal, a Parachute Badge, and a Sharpshooter Badge M-16.

He was united in marriage to Vicki Lynn Campbell in 1975, building a relationship built on love and devotion.  To their union were born two children, Michael Q. Stidham III, and Kimberly Stidham.  Working hard to provide a wonderful life for his family, Michael dedicated 38 years to the coal industry as a deep miner.  

Aside from work, Michael had many hobbies that brought him joy. He was a talented artist, and enjoyed drawing, especially patriotic and military drawings.  He was an outdoorsman, enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, canoeing, and in years past, Michael was an avid scuba diver.  He also had a love for arrowhead hunting, along with his brother.  Together, they found a wide array of arrowheads over the years of hunting and created a nice collection.   Above all, Michael cherished the time spend with his family that he loved so dearly.

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Michael departed this earthly walk of life at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy and cherished memories for his family to remember for years to come.

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest Ray Stidham.

He is survived by his loving & devoted wife, Vicki Lynn Stidham of Hyden, KY; a son, Michael Q. Stidham III of Hazard, KY, and one daughter, Kimberly Stidham of Hazard, KY; one sister, Brenda Stansbury (Jim) of Gainesville, FL;  three grandchildren, Chloe Everidge, Tackett Caldwell, and Gatlin Caldwell.  As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. 

The funeral service for Michael Quenton Rosevelt Stidham, Jr., will be at 3p.m. - Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Wolfe & Son Funeral Home with Paul Johnson officiating.

Visitation will be held from 1p.m. until the service hour at 3p.m - Sunday at the Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home chapel. 

The interment will take place on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 1p.m. - at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Southeast in Hyden, KY with full military honors performed by the Leslie County D.A.V. Chapter # 133 with the following serving as pallbearers: Michael Stidham, Brandon Caldwell, Tacket Caldwell, Chase Stidham, and Travis Stidham.

Arrangements are being handled carefully under the direction of Wolfe & Sons Funeral Home.