Obituary

Guy Roderick Matthews

Age 72, a resident of Prairie Grove, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville. He was born April 16, 1946 in Prairie Grove, the son of Roderick Gaston and Dolla M. (Ingram) Matthews.

Guy had the GEM Tax Service for 45 years serving around 200 clients. He and his wife Erma owned and operated the Colonial Cafe over 35 years and Colonial Motel for the last 42 years and is still operating today.

Guy was a Christian man and is a member of the Howe-Savoy Bible Church. He was an active member of the Gideons International. Guy loved to sing and tell jokes. He will be missed by his friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Earlene Louise Matthews

Survivors include his wife of 51 years Erma Jean Matthews; one son Tony Guy Matthews and wife Cassandra Marie of Bentonville; three grandchildren Allison Kay, Katie Grace and Evan Guy.

The family will receive friends Friday, July 20, 2018, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, July 21st, 2018, at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove. Burial will be in the Prairie Grove Cemetery, there will be no graveside service held.

Memorials may be made to the Gideons International P.O. Box 641 Prairie Grove, Arkansas 72753
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 28, Space 46
General

Apr 16, 1946

Jul 18, 2018

72

Tributes

Oh, I am sorry for his loss. We loved to hear him sing. I pray for the comfort of loved ones left behind. RIP, Guy.
Karen Weddle - Friend
Guy was a very sweet, caring Christian man. He was a joy to be around. He had a beautiful voice. He will be greatly missed. But we have the promise from God we will meet again as Christians do not say goodbye.......it is see you later!
Danny and Paula Beard - Friend
My deepest sympathies are sent to Erma and family. Guy was a wonderful friend and always had a smile and something fun to tell. I shall always remember his tricks with the metal rings. What a loss for us but what a gain for Heaven ??
Merice mills - Friend
Guy and I enjoyed the same birthday -April 16th- and we enjoyed many life experiences together, especially at Uncle Fay and Aunt Francis Luther's home for many family gatherings. Mina and I will miss Guy's joyful personality and positive outlook on life. We'll see Guy again in heaven soon! God Bless Erma, Tony, and family.
lonnie luther - friend
Our Love and Prayers as We remember Guy and Erma. A family of God that we love so much. Praying for God's peace and grace on this lovely family. We will miss Guy's sweet smile, soft kind voice, funny jokes, and above all his service to our Lord and Savior.
Joe and Vickie Murray - Christian/Gideon Family
Funeral Service

10:00 am
Luginbuel Chapel. There will be no graveside service held.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Final Resting Place
Prairie Grove Cemetery
North, Row 28, Space 46
General

Apr 16, 1946

Jul 18, 2018

72