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JD Walker
December 18, 2019
Prior to moving to Arkansas, we would go to Al's at least 3 times a month. I have been going there since 1974. Al was a great man and always very friendly. Rest In Peace Al. My condolences to the family.
JD Walker
Ramona Long
April 15, 2019
I like to eat at Al's Hamburger. It has good food. Sorry about your loss.
Billie Redden
April 15, 2019
We shall always have fond memories of Al and Thelma! They both loved people and always made you feel glad to call them your friends.
Ramona Long
October 20, 2015
Sorry for your lost. I liked eating at al's hamburger.
Johnny C
October 19, 2015
Melody life goes by so fast and I was surfing web for Al's and saw your lost your father and mother were so good to me and my son Allen. Al & Thelma and you will always be in my fondness memories! Johnny C.
Ramona Long
August 6, 2014
I am sorry to hear this. I really like eating there he will be missed.
raymond JOHNSON
August 5, 2014
rip, gonna miss you
Kristi Alves
July 18, 2014
To Melody and Gary, I am so sorry for the loss of of your Mom and Dad. I live in the boondocks, (Haskell, Tx)& did not know of their deaths until now, but my thoughts and prayers are with you both! I had the best time when I worked for you guys back around 94-95(?) My son, now 18, comes to Al's Hamburgers every time he goes to a Rangers game and can eat a "Triple Triple" and says its the best he's ever eaten! I will come by next time I'm in Arlington! My prayers are w/you!
jaclyn villarreal
July 15, 2014
He was an amazing person inside and out....he will be greatly missed by all
jay motley
July 13, 2014
I am sorry to hear of al's passing.my buddies and I would go eat there after having a beer at ia judge beans.we will miss him but will still enjoy the burgers.
Lucia Massey
July 13, 2014
Mr. Al, my hubby ate at your restaurant since it opened and took me there the first time on 2000. God rest your sweet soul! PLEASE your hamburgers and chicken fried steak are the BEST!!
June 25, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. My husband and I used to go to eat burgers all the time at Al's place when we were dating many years ago. What a great legacy he leaves behind. I hope it is always there, it is a landmark.
June 19, 2014
Mr Al always had love in his heart as he served this community. We will miss him and Mrs Thelma. We had many great memories going to eat after kids baseball games. Will miss the chicken dance at his birthday! Al and Thelma has to be proud that his daughter and son and outlaw will continue to carry it on. Special Blessings to the family!
Paul Allen
Michael Hagle
June 16, 2014
I was with my parents when I ate their for the first time 30 years ago. Al smiled at us as we were leaving. He had(and still does have)the best burgers. Rest in Peace, Al! We miss you!
James Tulloh
May 9, 2014
Knew Al and Thelma during the drive in era
May 4, 2014
My husband and I began eating at Al's Hamburgers on N. Collins St. when we were dating. We chose to eat there the day we were married, August 16, 1980. Thank you for the memories, Al.
Ramona Long
May 4, 2014
I am sorry to hear about your lost. I really liked coming to eat there. I will miss you.
Rod & Harold Sutton & Family
May 1, 2014
Thank you Al for the warm welcome heart felt feeling you provided when coming to AL'S! You, your lovely wife Thelma, Melody and Gary made my family and particularly my dad, Menford feel like somebody special everytime we'd visit. Thanks to you, my family will always cherish the pleasant conversation, fond memories and great food you and your family made possible these many years. Rest In Peace Al.
Kim & Brad Johnson
May 1, 2014
To Al Mathews Family: Please let me express my deep condolences to you all. Al was a very special friend to us. We enjoyed talking to him at his restaurant or at car shows. He was an amazing person & friend. We miss him so much already. Our hearts, prayers and condolences are with you all during this difficult time of sorrow and grief, that we are all enduring.
Laird Thompson
April 28, 2014
To Al Matthews and family: May I express my sincere condolences to your family. I enjoy Al's hamburgers whenever I go, in particular the onion rings. I will have to go soon. It won't be the same without Al being there.
Cody Record
April 28, 2014
Al was definitely one of the nicest people I've ever met. And he will most likely be the best boss I've ever had. I'll never forget the night he drove me home going 50 down Green Oaks at 10 o'clock at night, barely being able to see over the steering wheel. He did not make one mistake.
jeff willis
April 27, 2014
It was a pleasure knowing al all these years. I saw him in a Mexican food joint with his wife and I said hey man what the deal and he laughed and say I can't eat burgers every day. We lived across the street from his old store on the hill is how we met. good people everybody loved him. He will be missed
Joyce Henk (Hill)
April 26, 2014
Melody, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your dad. He was a great man and such fun to be around. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debi Carson (Mauldin)
April 26, 2014
I was blessed to know Al and grow up with Melody. The memories I have I will forever hold dear in my heart
David, Louise, Tony, and Roger Nielsen
April 26, 2014
We have enjoyed Al and his burgers since the early 1970's drive-in on N. Collins. Then, on weekends, Al, Thelma, and Melody set up shop at Mosier Valley Motocross Park to bring great food and good cheer to the crowd, riders, and families.
Riding and Al's, two of our favorite things. I can see Al in Heaven, going WFO in his '39 Ford.
Hooper GW
April 26, 2014
You were a great friend to a bunch of rowdy boy's back in the late 50's and for many years after that. Rest in peace.
Kathy Felix
April 26, 2014
Our family and dearest friends have shared many many burgers and beers at Al's.. and celebrated for many reasons over Double Double's.. We will always cherish the many conversations with Al and Thelma... Two wonderful people ... who were loved by everyone..... Please know that you are in our hearts and prayers.
Paula Hunt
April 25, 2014
Although I have been gone from Arlington for 26 years the memory of Al's Hambugers takes me back to a happier time in my life. At Al's one entered as a stranger but left as a friend. A rare and special place created by a rare and special man. Thanks for feeding my tummy and my soul. Rest in peace Al, you will be missed but never forgotten.
April 25, 2014
We lost a GOOD one on Monday. It was our pleasure to know Al and his wonderful wife Thelma for many years. These two were the "proverbial match made in heaven". You will never find two people more willing to give of themselves than Al and Thelma. Being in the Foodservice business and having the pleasure of working with Al, I marveled at his simple but very successful business philosophy ... Give them fresh Quality product at reasonable prices and do it the same way every time.. no shortcuts !! Well, Al you did it just that way!!! You will be missed by many. You could always count on a friendly atmosphere, good food, good fun, good conversation, lots of laughs and PLENTY of customer service at Al's. Our thoughts and prayer go out to Melody, Gary and Nicholas and the rest of the family during these difficult times but we can all take comfort in knowing that Al and Thelma are together again and that Melody and Gary will keep Al's memory alive in best hamburger place in the metroplex. RIP Al.
Bob & Elaine
Michael Day
April 25, 2014
Al was the best. I enjoyed way too many of his double/doubles and fries when we lived in Arlington...but I DID enjoy them. Thanks, Al, and God bless your family.
CD, Bill and Jerry
April 25, 2014
My buddies have traveled to Al's many times for a hamburger and chili cheese fries. We will miss Al but continue to enjoy the hearty fares he created with fond memories! The family will be in our prayers.
Darla Jones
April 25, 2014
Al was "one of a kind", always smiling with that twinkle in his eyes. We were neighbors for almost 50 years and he would have to pass our house to get to his. When my late husband happened to be outside they would talk and laugh for an hour at a time! Al was a special friend to all who knew him.
The Wayland Jones family
April 25, 2014
Our prayers are with Melody, Gary and the entire family. I will certainly miss our almost weekly get togethers at his "special" table.
Joe Way
Arlington, TX
MB Williams
April 25, 2014
Thanks Al 4 the GREAT burgers.
April 25, 2014
We thought of Al and Thelma as great friends we did several Great Races with them our Son Ken Davis and him boys from Bell Highschool also did the race and Al was a great promoter of the X class, which were highschool entries: We will miss his smiling face. Ron and Pat Davis
Vidal Jones
April 25, 2014
Never forget having to leave Mrs Bairds truck because he did so much business when he reopened. Truly he was a great man and friend.
John Buford
April 25, 2014
Al always remembered me when I can to see him, even after I "retired" from the Carnation co.
What a great guy !
Kim,Robert,Kayla,Kailee and Matthew Trahan
April 25, 2014
I'm so glad I have had the opportunity to know such an incredible man. Al didn't know a stranger. To meet him meant you had a life long friend. He had such an infectious smile and enjoyed life to it's fullest. He truely had a heart of gold. My family has so many good memories to look back on and cherish. My son's first "real food" at a restaurant was at Al's Hamburgers and for many years that was our Wednesday night spot. We loved our long conversations about the world and life. He will be forever in our heart. I can hear the music that Al and Thelma are dancing to and see his great big smile as he is now resting with the love of his life! The pair have an incredible love story. May his family find peace in all the wonderful memories.
Terry Mann
April 24, 2014
Melody, Your Dad was such a good man. He will be missed. Over the past few years, we got to know your Mother and Dad, yes , because of our love of "Our Cars". I am very sure that you and your Family have many, many memories of Your Dad! Our prayers are with you and Your Family.
Terry and Sandy Mann, Arlington
April 24, 2014
MY MOM AND DAD WORKED AT A SELF SERVICE STATION THAT WAS NEXT DOOR TO THE ORIGINAL ALS DRIVE IN.I WOULD GO WITH THEM ONCE AND WHILE AND AL WOULD MAKE US LUNCH OF THE GREATEST BURGERS FRIES AND CHOCOLATE MALTS.HIS SON RONNIE WAS MY FIRST LOVE.REST IN PEACE.HEAVEN IS GETTING OUR LOSS.LINDA RUTLEDGE PRAY
Joel Stone
April 24, 2014
Al was a great Neighbor, and a all around great person ! Al gave Me My first introduction into the business world, working in Their concession stand at the race track. He will be Missed !
Billie Redden
April 24, 2014
Al loved people! He always greeted you with a warm smile.
He will be missed!
We have such fond memories of Al & Thelma!
Billie & Jim Redden
April 24, 2014
Al was a wonderful man and a good friend. His place was an institution for generations in Arlington.
Bob and Jane Worth, Lubbock
Bonnie Mustoe
April 23, 2014
When I visit my sister, Pat Hoover, we always have made sure we eat at Al's. We have always enjoyed the fact that Al has always joined us at our table. He was a wonderful friend to Pat, and all of the Hoover family. They will miss him so much.
April 23, 2014
Al was such a warm, positive and caring man. He touched everyone he met. His great smile and and twinkle in his eyes will be missed. Diane Kirk
Patsy Hoover
April 23, 2014
The Mathews family moved to Euless just before we did in 1961. We have enjoyed a close friendship all these years and he will definitely be missed by all in the neighborhood and the Hoover Family.
Theresa Kirk-Fowler
April 23, 2014
Al was one of the best people I ever met in my life. He inspired others with his kindness and social charm. I have always loved him and I will forever.
Pic of Al from: Sunset High School 1947
April 23, 2014
Vidal Jones
April 23, 2014
Al was the best customer I ever had while I was a supervisor for Mrs Bairds Bread, and a great friend. My family loved to eat at Al's for the food and a visit with with him and his late wife.
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