220 Viva Drive, Trumann, AR 72472
In Loving Memory

Gary Dale Matney, Sr.

Gary Dale Matney, Sr.

Gary Dale Matney, Sr.

September 29, 1955 - August 8, 2019

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Obituary

Mr. Gary Dale Matney, Sr., of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 10 days.  He was born, Thursday, September 29, 1955 in and a lifetime resident of Trumann, a tile setter and a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Trumann. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Douglas, Tommy, Donnie, Ronnie and Johnny Matney, one sister, Barbara Brown, one grandson, Duke Riley Guy, his step-father, Luther Baker and his parents, Melbourne Matney and Loretta Maxine Baker.       He is survived by his wife, Diana English Matney of the home; two daughters, Sherylon Rouse and Katie Holman both of Trumann; three sons, Gary D. Matney, Jr. of Rockport, TX, Larry S. Matney and Terry D. Matney both of Trumann, one brother, Mike Matney of Florida; two sisters Doris Holloway of Washington and Sandra Baker of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.       The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of his life will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Br. Eddie Lapiro officiating.  Burial will follow in Holly Springs Cemetery in Harrisburg, AR.       The family will serve as pallbearers.      An online guest book can be signed at www. thompsonfuneralhome.net

Service Details

Public/Visitation

August 13, 2019

Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311
Funeral Service

August 13, 2019

Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR

(870)483-6311

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"Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sarge and Kelley Cook, Jonesboro AR

August 12, 2019

"Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers.

Jerry Dale price, Trumann

August 11, 2019

"I'm very saddened to learn of Gary's passing. You all will see him again one day, and what a reunion that will be. My prayers are with you guys in the days ahead .

Cindy (Richey) Corbin , Arkansas

August 11, 2019

"One of the best men and father that I have ever met.

Gary Ragland , Florida

August 11, 2019

"So sorry for your loss

Gloria Martin Knighton, Norfolk, Virginia

August 11, 2019

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