of Batesville, AR
March 14, 1931 - July 25, 2019
Paul Wayne Matlock, 88, of Batesville passed away on Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2019 at home.
He was born March 14, 1931 in Cave City to Noah Winslow Matlock and Lela (Ring) Matlock.
Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War during his time of service, he also worked as a licensed electrician and methods engineer at White Rodgers for 32 years. He believed in helping people and was very family oriented, he was a mentor and hero to many and everyone he met had a special place in their heart for him. He enjoyed traveling, wood work, yard work, and spending time with his family.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-laws, Debby and Lannie Hensley, Sheila and Glen Kerlin both of Batesville and Vicki and Mike Brumitt of Lugoff, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Nicole Berendzen (Joe) of South Carolina, Brooke Keathley (Mitchell) of Maumelle, Arkansas, Kristi Clark (Jason) of Batesville and Chelsea Havelka (Aron) of Conway, Arkansas; nine great-grandchildren: Logan Clark, Scott Berendzen, Carter Berendzen, Kate Berendzen, Finley Berendzen, Weston Havelka, Adalyn Havelka, Cash Keathley and Ellis Keathley; three sisters, Barbara Matheny of Ravenden, Donna Taylor of Bryant and Kay Winters of Cave City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wilma Maxine (Hobbs) Matlock; brother, Leo Matlock; and sister, Georgia Milligan.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Greg Johnson, Dwain Johnson, Glen Blevins, Don Tomlinson, Leroy Maupin, Mike Zelasko, Stacy Wright, Aaron Herndon, Derek Brashers, Stu Smith, Brian Luetschwager and Employees of White Rodgers.
Memorial graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Batesville with Jeremy Sullivan officiating.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2019 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his honor to Alzheimer's Association, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205, American Cancer Society Arkansas Region, 901 N University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207, or Arkansas Children's Hospital, 1 Children's Way, Little Rock, AR 72202.
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11 Condolence(s)
Greg Shaver
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My condolences go out to Vicki, Sheila, Debby, and their families. He was a true gentleman.
Debbie Keener Tate
Monday, July 29, 2019
My Momma Emma Keener worked with Mr.Matlock at White Rogers for years. I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Debbie Phillips
Monday, July 29, 2019
Mr Matlock was a very special man and a GREAT neighbor to me! I got to visit with him in Wal-Mart a month ago and I could tell he wasn’t feeling very well. Love and Prayers
Andy O'Rourke
Monday, July 29, 2019
Rest in Peace Paul - You were a very nice man and it was an honor to have known you.
Sheleace Matheny Gann
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Hugs and prayers for all of you. Uncle Paul was such a wonderful person in so many ways to so many .Husband, father, brother,Uncle, friend, etc, . Loved him and Aunt Wilma dearly. Rest in peace Uncle Paul you have raised some beautiful, good, strong daughters to carry on and continue to make you and Aunt Wilma proud.
Janice Riggs
Friday, July 26, 2019
I had the pleasure of walking with Mr. Matlock at the aquatic center in the mornings. He will be missed!
Mike Vance
Friday, July 26, 2019
Sorry to hear this.
Stephen and Crystal Brightwell
Friday, July 26, 2019
Sorry a good friend Zadine W Dishongh
Friday, July 26, 2019
Sue Floyd
Friday, July 26, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss
Jerry & Sheri Matheny