Michael Paul VanCleave, 63, passed away at home in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, on Friday, August 24, 2018. Memorial service will be 6:00 p.m. Thursday August 30, 2018 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel. Born in Douglas, AZ. June 10, 1955, he moved to Waco as a boy. Mike is well-known for his racing successes at Heart of Texas Speedway, his excellency as a craftsman, and as a loyal friend and loving father. He had a big heart and will be missed by many. He is survived by his mother, Betty VanCleave; siblings, Frank Bull and Barbara VanCleave; his children: Christina Cohee, Danyell Allen, and Michael A. VanCleave; and 7 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Bellmead Funeral Home on Thursday, August 30 at 6:00 PM. Memorials may be made to: New Beginnings Christian Fellowship / Celebrate Recovery 6328 N. Gholson Road, Waco, Texas 76705