Mr. Kenneth Howard Michau, 84, of Kilmichael, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson.  He was born February, 11, 1941 in Arkansas to James Ferdinand Michau and Effie Beulah Hester Michau.  Kenneth was a graduate of Leola(AR) High School and earned a degree in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University.  He served as the Chief Toxicologist for the Arkansas State Crime Lab and was later named Director of the lab.  Kenneth enjoyed fishing and was also a skilled carpenter.

Memorial service plans are private.

Survivors include his wife, Dianne Pullin Michau; son, Jason Michau of Kilmichael; sister, Geraldine Quaglino of Hot Springs, AR; and a brother, Gerald Michau of Hot Springs, AR.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Frances Brown and brothers, Bill Michau, London Laverne Michau and Garland Michau.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).