of Bassett, AR
January 28, 1936 - August 11, 2020
Roy Matthews, Jr, 84, of Bassett, Arkansas, passed away August 11, 2020. He was born January 28, 1936 in Joiner, Arkansas to Roy F. and Nellie Matthews.
He was a retired Mechanic for John Deere Implement Company and of The Church of Christ Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Betty Ruth Matthews; son: Roy Oliver Franklin Junior Matthews; daughter: Nellie Ruth Newman; granddaughter: Tracy Gordon and two brothers.
He is survived by his sons: Troy (Penny) Matthews and Johnny Hillegas; daughters: Betty (Troy) Douglas and Betty Sue "Bo" Smith; 14 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be on Thursday, August 13,2020 at 10:30am at Bassett Cemetery in Bassett, Arkansas.
Love you Papaw. â¤ï¸