of Scott, AR
June 13, 1939 - July 10, 2021
Lige Henry "Sonny" Mathews of Scott, Arkansas, passed July 10, 2021; this Christian man lived 82 years.
Born June 13, 1939 in Reydell, Arkansas to Joe Henry and Beulah (Todd) Mathews, he attended North Little Rock's New Life Ministries Pentecostal Church. After retiring from Harvest Foods, Sonny pursued his hobbies of farming, hunting, fishing and never missing a game of dominoes with James Waddles, Benny Pate and Harold Henderson. Known for growing fruits and vegetables -- especially watermelons, this selfless, giving man of his word cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Elsie Bates, Annie Seaborn and Lucille Curbow.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 61 years, Martha Whitfield Mathews; sons, Jimmy (Teresia), Jerry, Morris and Joe Henry (Maggie) Mathews; grandchildren, Cory and Elijah Sellers, Nathan Mathews, Kimberly Mathews-Nugent, Joshua Mathews, Heather Mathews and Marlee Mathews Harrod; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Bobby Matthews; sisters, Ruby Cunningham Haller and Holly Persons; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd., occurs Thursday, July 15 from 6-8 p.m.
A private graveside service for the family will be held Friday.
Send flowers to Roller-Owens Funeral Home or make memorials to New Life Ministries in North Little Rock.
Sister Martha, I am so sorry. I will miss Bro. Sonny so much. I’m praying for wand your family â¤ï¸ðŸ™
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sonny was such a kind person that loved to spend his time fishing. Sonny will be missed so much.ðŸ™ðŸ¼Praying for God to wrap his loving arms around Sonny’s family & friends during this time of loss.
Mr. Sonny was a great man. He was known by a lot of folks. The Mathews family has been friends with the Bryants for a very long time. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
I’ve known Bro Sonny all my life and all I’ve ever known has been good! He was such a blessing to our family. He loved fishing and knew we loved eating fresh fillet crappie and he supplied many fish fries for the Melton Family. His love and support to the New Life Family will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Sis Martha and the family. Such a great loss to us but Heaven’s gainâ¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»
Mr.Sonny will be sadly missed by our family he and Mrs. Martha are special people in our lives. It is with the heaviest heart and so many prayers for Mrs. Martha and her family for the loss of this great man.
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Sonny. We know he will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. We send our condolences to Martha and his entire family.
Dear Sonny’s Family—-Please know that I am asking The Holy Spirit to pour His peace and contentment, comfort and joy, down over you all, like warm honey. Especially to Miss Martha. Blessings! Libbie Terry Dougan. ( Bo Dougan’s widow.)
Such a sweet man, my heart and prayers go out to the family. Much love to you all
I received word that Sonny had passed a couple days ago and began to remember Sonny from Safeway Warehouse and Harvest Foods. He always had a friendly smile for everyone. You just always knew that Sonny was a Christian and I know that he will be missed my his family and friends. To all the family, so sorry for your loss. Another friend from the Safeway/Harvest Foods family has passed but will not be forgotten. Go rest high on that mountain Sonny.
I’m so saddened by Bro Sonnys death. He was a wonderful man. I’m also sorry that I won’t be able to be at the visitation as I’m in Kansas City but I just wanted to offer my condolences to this wonderful family who I love very much.
I remember when my neighbors in Scott were Carl Scruggs and Sonny Mathews. So many years ago, and it seems like yesterday. Time passes so quickly, and I will miss you so much.
I remember when my
Aunt Martha and all of you family I don’t have to tell any of you what Uncle Sonny meant to Dewey and I both. Our hearts and prayers are with each one of you! Rest assured Uncle Sonny is smiling down on each and every one of us comforting you Aunt Martha. Take Solace in your hope that he is more than ok! We love you all so much. May God be with you all with arms of love wrapped around each of you!
I don’t have a lot of childhood memories that don’t include Sonny and Martha in them. They were like family to us. Sonny was a very caring and hardworking man. My brother and I both looked up to him and had a lot of respect for him. I will cherish the memories we have of him and the whole family. We love all of you and hope that you will reach out to us for anything you need.
I'm so so sorry for the loss,I've known sunny my hole life,he was the kindest man,but you didn't want to make him mad either,he always showed me nothing but love as if I was his own family,I will him dearly,Martha you are a gem,and my heart goes out to you,love you Tracie(Scruggs) Ciesielski.
What a day that it was when Uncle Sonny met Jesus face to face welcoming him to Heaven! Uncle Sonny is visiting with Jesus and family gone on before!
We love you Uncle Sonny,
The Larry Persons Familyâ¤ï¸
Sorry, to here this, he was a wonderful person.
He will be missed by many.
Love you.
Frances
Thoughts and prayers for you all. He was good man with a big caring heart.
Sonny,
God speed my brother in law, I know you are dancing in the streets of glory land right now, but when you slow down a little tell the family we miss,love them and will see them soon.
Miss you
Rick and Stella