HICKORY- Michael Jonathan Eckard, 47, of Hickory passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born in Catawba County on March 15, 1973, he was the son of David Eckard and Betty Matherly Bentley.
Michael was a graduate of West Iredell High School. He was a loving son and father; he will be missed deeply by his family.
He is survived by his son Peyton Jakob Eckard of Hudson; his daughter Caramia Lane Eckard of Hudson; his mother Betty Bentley and husband Terry of Hickory; his father David Eckard and wife Sherry of Hickory; his sister Marcella Grover of Conover; brother Will Eckard and wife Spencer of Hickory; step sister Wendy Wagner and husband Charlie of Germany; mother of his children Amy Eckard of Hudson, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 11:00am at Hickory Funeral Home with Reverend Peggy Stout officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to Humane Society of Catawba County, PO BOX 63, Hickory, NC 28603.
