Jett Otto Matthews
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Visitation Schedule
Visitation
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Rd.
Benton, AR  72015
Thursday, February 21, 2019
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Rd.
Benton, AR  72015
Friday, February 22, 2019
12:00 p.m.
Cemetery
Pinecrest Memorial Park
7401 Hwy 5 N.
Alexander, AR  72002
I served in the Navy.
Jett Otto MatthewsI am a Veteran.

of Bauxite, AR

March 11, 1934 - February 19, 2019

Jett Otto Matthews, 84, was born on March 11, 1934 to Milton G. and Birdie Mae Matthews. He passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 after a short bout with cancer.

He was raised near Ray Winder Field and loved baseball, hunting and fishing. He was a founding member of the S&H Hunting Club. He was a veteran of the United States Navy (E8) and a US Postal Service employee for 32 years.

Jett was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Sylvia Ann Crow Matthews and his son, Wayne Matthews, his parents, and his brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharon Ann (Doug) Dewease of Bauxite; his son, Brian (Stephanie) Matthews of Alexander; his grandchildren, Sarah (Drew) Ross of Crossett, Jay Dewease of Bauxite, Justin (Ashley) Matthews of East End, Coriana (Nick) Gladden of Little Rock, Mallory and Jacob Matthews of Alexander; four great-grandchildren, Saylor and Isabel Ross of Crossett, Koen Wayne Matthews of East End, Lily Sage Gladden of Little Rock; and his nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, in the chapel of Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home with Pastor Tom Williams officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Jay Dewease, Justin Matthews, Jacob Matthews, John Dale, Kaward Jolly, and Ismael Leyva. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park.

A time of visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 21, at the funeral home.

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14 Condolence(s)
L G
Benton, AR
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Thursday, April 4, 2019

I wrote insurance for Mr. Matthews many years ago. He would come into the office and tell me stories about picking up trash at Ray Winder and turning in the change he found for soda and candy. I have fond memories of his stories and will always think about him when I pass by on I630. Praying for your family.

Melissa Overturf
Biscoe, AR
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Friday, February 22, 2019

Sorry for you loss thinking and praying for you and family

Mickey Baribeau
NLR, AR
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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Well Cooter,, You sure have taught me a lot all these years. Just like the Campfire Tale.... " If ya spend the night in the woods with a man, you'll know by morning if you want to spend any more time with 'em or not." Thank you.for giving me 40yrs of a wonderful friendship,and sharing a Campfire.....I will miss you.
Prayers to all the families.

paul matthews
little rock,, AR
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Thursday, February 21, 2019

i will miss our talks,about the past,our family's ,our live's ,etc-etc,and the history of our family.in my heart i know you are in a better place,my brother (rocky),his family,and mine all give our deepest regards .in closing i am at peace with my uncle,so i will not be there,choosing to rember him as i last saw him.smiling ,and cutting up at the shop condolences to the family.love you one and all.

Linda Jeffery
Little Rock, AR
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Thursday, February 21, 2019

Jett was a proud member of TruService Credit Union. His credit union "family" loved to see him and always enjoyed a story or two with him. We will truly miss our visits him. Prayers and Peace to each of you in your loss.

Zenobia Smith
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Praying 🙏🏿 for Gods peace and presence with you and your family!

Tonya Knight
Bauxite, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

You all are in our prayers
Tonya BJ and Sarena Knight

Tonya Knight
Bauxite, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

You all are in our prayers

Melissa Nickols
Benton, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the promises of our Heavenly Father Jehovah God at Isaiah 35:5,6 and Revelation 21:3-5.

Nancy Matthews
Indianapolis, IN
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

Chelsea
Alexander, AR
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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Love you guys. ❤️ He was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly.

Maurice Williams
Alexander, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Praying for you bro .

Pam Wood
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

May the peace of the Holy Spirit be with y’all during this time. Pam and Natalie Hodges

Sherry Nirenberg
Cabot, AR
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Gran, often imitated, never duplicated. Gran was definitely one of a kind and will be missed! Thoughts and prayers with the whole family during this time of loss and always. I love you all!