Edward Garner Matthews Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edward Garner Matthews of Little Rock, Arkansas, born in Old Joe, Arkansas, who passed away on October 23, 2021, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edward Garner Matthews to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Joe Matthews and Willie Garner Matthews; and his siblings, Billy Joe Matthews, Stephen A. Matthews and Mauzel Beal.

He is survived by : his wife Patricia Hunter Matthews of Arkadelphia; his sons, Mark (Marsha) of Washington, DC and Kevin (Lisa) of Arlington, VA; his grandsons, W. Hunter Matthews of Chicago and James Matthews of New York City; his sister Betty Jane Perryman of Pine Bluff; and his sons, Swahili and Ed. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

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The family requests any memorials be made to the Calico Rock Museum [105 Main St, Calico Rock, AR 72519; http://www.calicorockmuseum.com].