of Harrison, AR
April 18, 1944 - May 25, 2011
Robert Hale Matthews, age 67, died at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center on May 25, 2011. Mr. Matthews was born on April 18, 1944, the son of Hollis Hale and Irene Lorraine Walsh Matthews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Michael and granddaughter Aerial.
Robert had attended Highland Wesleyan Methodist Church. Mr. Matthews was a Pepsi salesman for many years. He was a loyal Razorback fan and worked for the Razorback Foundation. Mr. Matthews volunteered at Share and Care and was a transport driver for the local Ford Dealers in Harrison and Berryville enjoying his travels. He loved fishing, hunting, teasing people, playing card games, enjoyed family time and spent his Wednesdays at the Sale Barn.
He is survived by his wife, Marquetta Matthews; three sons, Tony and his wife Kris Matthews, Robby and his wife Rhonda Matthews, and Scott and his wife Gena House; his daughter, Melissa Harp and husband Paul; three sisters, Emma and husband Jim Petty, Darlene and husband Ed Strong, and Becky and husband Chris Miller; and his brother, Elton and wife Vonnie Matthews.
Robert is also survived by his grandchildren, Dustin and wife Jackie Matthews, Meghan Matthews, Ashley and husband Michael Morgan, Tommy Harp, Drew, Sara and Jarid Matthews, Rylee House, Lindsey Harp, Tyler Harp and Heighla Harp; great grandchildren, Kaelyb Matthews and Emilee Morgan; a friend Barbara Kleffman and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation was Friday, May 27, 2011, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Services were Saturday, May 28, 2011, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Bro. Don Robinson and Bro. Jim Petty officiating.
Interment was in Flippin Cemetery at Flippin, AR following the services.
Pallbearers were Dustin Matthews, Jim Harp, Richard Hoppis, Jeff Dixon, Randall Gammill and Kurt Dixon.
Honorary pallbearers were the "Old McDonalds Coffee Drinkers", Dr. Tom Langston, Dr. Ali F. Abdelaal, Dr. Craig Olson, Dr. Jim Langston, Dr. Scott Ferguson, Dr. James Holloway and Jarid Matthews.
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15 Condolence(s)
Nolan & Billie Brisco
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Robert. He was truly a good friend. Nolan has such good memories of him, having work with him for years at Pepsi. He was a good man and always had a smile. When he stop by our office to say "Hi" he also had positive things to say about everyone. We know that God will give you strength to go on. We serve a mighty God.
Marie Hurst DeMaranville (Stinker)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Wish we could of made it down, what a wonderful man, made you feel like you had known him all of your life.
Becky Wilson
Friday, May 27, 2011
Bob was a wonderful person and such a joy to be around. I am so honored to have known him. We at Hudspeth Motors will miss him terribly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Misty Skudlarczyk
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sweetpea, You are in my thoughts and prayers. My family is blessed to have known your sweet Bob. Always smiling!! Your both true wonderful friends. I love you, Misty and All the Shaddox Family!
Nadra Horton
Friday, May 27, 2011
Marquetta, So sorry about Bob. He was a pleasure to be around. Always in a good mood. I didn't know he was that sick. My prayers are with you and all the family. Love you Nadra
Steve Johannsen
Friday, May 27, 2011
Aunt Roberta call me and told me of the passing of Bob. So sorry to hear about it. My condolences to the family.
Your cousin, Steve
Michelle Riggs
Friday, May 27, 2011
I will truly miss Bob. He was so full of life and always joking and teasing. He loved ALL of his many jobs and always had wild stories to tell after he picked up cars and brought them back. He was a joy to be around and he always made me smile!!!
Marquetta, my thoughts and prayers to you. You took great care of him and may God bless you for that.
Love,
Michelle @ RTI
Ernie
Friday, May 27, 2011
I only knew him a short time but he was a blessing to me. My prayers and heart are with you in your time of sorrow.
It will be great to see him in Heaven.
Ernie Little
DEBBIE VILLINES
Friday, May 27, 2011
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. ENJOYED HAVING BOB AT OUR DEALERSHIP. ALWAYS CAME IN WITH A SMILE AND A KIND WORD FOR EVERYONE. IN SPITE OF HIS ILLNESS....HE ALWAYS SMILED
AND SAID HE WAS DOING GOOD. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH & COMFORT. JUST REMEMBER,BOB IS SMILING AT GOD RIGHT NOW.DEBBIE @ HUDSPETH MOTORS
Cheryl Clark
Friday, May 27, 2011
My heart goes out to you. Robert was a wonderful friend and neighbor for many years. I have never forgotten the kindness he showed me when my daddy passed away. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. If there are horseshoes in Heaven, I think Robert and Daddy are having a round now.
Charles and Lodema Plumlee
Friday, May 27, 2011
Marquetta, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bobbie Kinney
Friday, May 27, 2011
So very sorry to read of Robert's passing! My mind was flooded with all those years at Pepsi! Lots of hard work, but lots of good memories, and good friends, too! You will be in my prayers. I like to think that Bill Kinney and Bob Matthews have shaken hands once again!! Deepest regards to the entire family. Bobbie
clydee e hunt
Thursday, May 26, 2011
So sorry to hear of Robert's passing. May God be with each of you in this time of sorrow and you find peace in knowing the Lord.
Uncle Clyde Hunt.
Jean Hurst Walker
Thursday, May 26, 2011
I am truly blessed to have met Bob as well as all of you. Even though the few times were short, I always felt the genuine warmth of kinship. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time and always. Jean
Dr. Dennis & Sharon Frey
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Our sincere prayers and thoughts of support attend you during this time. I Corinthians 15:50-57