Michael Tzuoh-Liang Hong

Michael Tzuoh-Liang Hong, MD, 46, of Jonesboro passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at NEA Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his family. Michael was born in Taipei, Taiwan and has lived in Jonesboro since 1998. He served the community of Jonesboro as a beloved and dedicated obstetrician/gynecologist at NEA Baptist Women’s Clinic and Hospital. He loved to run, travel and taste food from around the world. Most of all, he was a devoted father, husband, and son who cherished every moment with his family, and also a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Michael is survived by Connie, his wife of 20 years, his sons Aaron and Justin, his parents Chu-Chu and Grace Hong, and his siblings Jason and Amy Hong.

A celebration of life memorial service will be 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Kathy Holler officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 5:00 until service time on Wednesday. Burial will be private.

For lasting memorials, the family requests you consider the NEA Charitable Foundation, PO Box 1960 Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403. To sign an online guest book, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.