Michael was born on February 26, 1963, in Bellville, Texas, the only son of Rodney and Jackie Furr Bethune.
Michael is survived by his parents, Rodney and Jackie Bethune, of Parker, Texas; daughters, Lauren Hope Bethune, also of Parker, Jordan Lynne Bethune and Jennifer Salinas, of Fort Worth and their mother, Jennifer Bethune; sisters, Nan Reaves and Pam Hirst and many other relatives and friends.