Harry Leon Matthews, 96, of Jacksonville, passed peacefully at his home April 5, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1924 to William and Gladys Matthews in Bradford, Arkansas.
Harry honorably and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a WWII 6th Marine Division Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Harry was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville for 69 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a retired member of the Local 295 IBEW. Harry loved being outside- especially on his riding lawnmower.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, of 63 years (Mother's Day 2014); his youngest daughter Debra (2011); and his grandson Adam (2013).
He leaves behind his daughters Sherry (Jim) Slaughter and Nancy (Jack) Ide of North Carolina; son David (Kerry) of Cabot; 3 grandsons Leon (Erin), Aron (Sarah), and Jacob; 5 great-grandchildren Madason, Mason, Owen, Finley, and Olivia.
Harry's family will be receiving friends at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville from 8:30-9:30am on Thursday, April 9th, 2021. Graveside Service will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave, North Little Rock at 10:00am.
In light of the current health concerns, Harry's family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers if you are not able to attend the service. Please be aware, as per Arkansas directives, attendance will be regulated in accordance to Arkansas guidelines, all guests in attendance will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and social distancing guidelines will be in place.
Harry honorably and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a WWII 6th Marine Division Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Harry was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville for 69 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a retired member of the Local 295 IBEW. Harry loved being outside- especially on his riding lawnmower.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, of 63 years (Mother's Day 2014); his youngest daughter Debra (2011); and his grandson Adam (2013).
He leaves behind his daughters Sherry (Jim) Slaughter and Nancy (Jack) Ide of North Carolina; son David (Kerry) of Cabot; 3 grandsons Leon (Erin), Aron (Sarah), and Jacob; 5 great-grandchildren Madason, Mason, Owen, Finley, and Olivia.
Harry's family will be receiving friends at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville from 8:30-9:30am on Thursday, April 9th, 2021. Graveside Service will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave, North Little Rock at 10:00am.
In light of the current health concerns, Harry's family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers if you are not able to attend the service. Please be aware, as per Arkansas directives, attendance will be regulated in accordance to Arkansas guidelines, all guests in attendance will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and social distancing guidelines will be in place.
Harry Leon Matthews, 96, of Jacksonville, passed peacefully at his home April 5, 2021. He was born on November 28, 1924 to William and Gladys Matthews in Bradford, Arkansas.
Harry honorably and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a WWII 6th Marine Division Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Harry was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville for 69 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a retired member of the Local 295 IBEW. Harry loved being outside- especially on his riding lawnmower.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, of 63 years (Mother's Day 2014); his youngest daughter Debra (2011); and his grandson Adam (2013).
He leaves behind his daughters Sherry (Jim) Slaughter and Nancy (Jack) Ide of North Carolina; son David (Kerry) of Cabot; 3 grandsons Leon (Erin), Aron (Sarah), and Jacob; 5 great-grandchildren Madason, Mason, Owen, Finley, and Olivia.
Harry's family will be receiving friends at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville from 8:30-9:30am on Thursday, April 9th, 2021. Graveside Service will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave, North Little Rock at 10:00am.
In light of the current health concerns, Harry's family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers if you are not able to attend the service. Please be aware, as per Arkansas directives, attendance will be regulated in accordance to Arkansas guidelines, all guests in attendance will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and social distancing guidelines will be in place.
Harry honorably and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a WWII 6th Marine Division Veteran and a Purple Heart Recipient. Harry was a member of First Baptist Church of Jacksonville for 69 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a retired member of the Local 295 IBEW. Harry loved being outside- especially on his riding lawnmower.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, of 63 years (Mother's Day 2014); his youngest daughter Debra (2011); and his grandson Adam (2013).
He leaves behind his daughters Sherry (Jim) Slaughter and Nancy (Jack) Ide of North Carolina; son David (Kerry) of Cabot; 3 grandsons Leon (Erin), Aron (Sarah), and Jacob; 5 great-grandchildren Madason, Mason, Owen, Finley, and Olivia.
Harry's family will be receiving friends at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville from 8:30-9:30am on Thursday, April 9th, 2021. Graveside Service will be at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, 1501 W. Maryland Ave, North Little Rock at 10:00am.
In light of the current health concerns, Harry's family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers if you are not able to attend the service. Please be aware, as per Arkansas directives, attendance will be regulated in accordance to Arkansas guidelines, all guests in attendance will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and social distancing guidelines will be in place.
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