James Neal Matthews, age 66, of McRae, Arkansas passed into Heaven on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born in Searcy, Arkansas on October 28, 1957.
Jimmy was a hardworking, caring person. He enjoyed taking care of family and friends. He graduated from McRae High School in 1976.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his father Bobby Lee Matthews; his mother Barbara Maynard; his brother Paul Matthews; and his sister Sheila Kawagoe.
He is survived by the love of his life Teresa McClendon; aunt Shirley Ann Rogers; cousin Eddie Williams; two nieces Theresa Rogers and Jennifer Smith; life-long friends (brothers) Dwayne and Dwight Pasley and JR Newby; along with numerous friends and family.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10:00am in the chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
7 Comments
Too soon gone
Many many prayers for everyone . Jimmy was a great guy, he was so funny .
You couldn’t ask for a better friend, James was a loving and caring person.
I only knew James briefly, but he was a wonderful man and treated my sister like a queen. Our hearts are broken. May you rest in peace James, and thank you for bringing such joy to my sisters life.
James never knew a stranger, I am so glad I got to know him here on earth, and I eagerly await when we will see you again.
One of my childhood buddies. He loved his family and living on the farm. I want to thank him for being a friend for so very long/. Fond memories of running the fields and swimming in the creek. Watch out for those electric fences!
Yes, gone too soon! Condolences and prayers to friends and family. Thank you for all the great times back in high school and it has been great staying in touch throughout the years.
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