El Dorado, Arkansas
Mark M. Mattox, 33, of El Dorado, died Tuesday, May 31, 2005. He was an Eagle Scout and played baseball from tee ball to college baseball at SAU- Magnolia. He enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid sportsman and hunter. He was a devoted husband and father. He graduated from SAU with an Industrial Management degree and was production technician for Great Lakes Chemical in El Dorado. He was a member of the College Avenue Church of Christ and co-owner of E & M Lawn Service and E & M Properties. Mr. Mattox is survived by his wife, Roddie Blake Mattox of El Dorado; son, Jake M. Mattox of El Dorado; parents, Kenny and Lydia Mattox of El Dorado; sister, Maurie Wheatley and husband, Eric and their sons, Evan and Easton Wheatley all of Camden; grandmother, Mrs. H. M. Mattox of El Dorado; aunt, Gail Albritton of El Dorado; and fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, Ed and Brenda Nipper of Magnolia and Robert and Diane Blake of Springhill, LA.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the College Avenue Church of Christ with burial in Smyrna Cemetery located south of El Dorado. Bro. David Watkins and Jack Webb will officiate the service. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Young’s Funeral Home in El Dorado. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Boy Scouts of America DeSoto Council or the Jake Mattox Trust Fund at Simmons First Bank in El Dorado. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com. Proctor Funeral Home of Camden is in charge of the arrangements.
He was a wonderful son, brother, husband and oh how he loved his son, Jake. I have always been proud of his many accomplishments in his all too short life. Mark, I will love you always and remember you and your sweet smile with those beautiful dimples. Watch over us until we see you again some sweet day. - Aunt Gail
Gail Albritton
July 02, 2005 | El Dorado, AR
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I heard a pastor at my mother-in-law's funeral use this example which helped visualize what a better place our loved ones are in now. He stated " The family sits quietly, looking to the heavens and wishing your loved one was here with you. Your loved one is smiling on the beaches of heaven looking down saying I wish you were here with me." May God be with you and your family.
Craig, Debbie, Cameron, and Casey Tissue
June 13, 2005 | North Little Rock, AR
Roddie
You are in my prayers, God will take care of you,,,, Joyce
Joyce Williams
June 13, 2005 | Camden, AR
I am so sorry for your loss. Yall are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rodney Dugal
June 10, 2005 | ElDorado, AR
KENNY, LYDIA, MAURIE, RODDIE AND LITTLE JAKE, I REMEMBER LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY, THE OVERPOWERING HURT, DISBELIEF AND SO MANY OTHER EMOTIONS WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT MY FRIEND, MY SON, WAS GONE. HOW QUICKLY YOUR ENTIRE WORLD AND PURPOSES FOR EXSISTING CAN CHANGE IN ONLY A MOMENT. I KNOW YOUR HURT AND I UNDERSTAND HOW THE PAIN CAN CONSUME YOUR EVERY WAKING THOUGHT. BUT THROUGH IT ALL, THERE IS A STABILITY THAT GOD BRINGS TO YOU DURING THE HARDEST OF TIMES. YOU HAVE BEEN ON MY MIND SO MUCH BECAUSE I...
EVA PLATT
June 09, 2005 | EL DORADO, AR
Roddy, Maurie,and Eric- Iam so sorry for your great loss. The loss of someone so dear is so hard to understand. I pray that you will feel God's presence in a very special way and that you will be comforted by His love and the love of your many friends
Donna Lowery
June 08, 2005 | Joplin, MO
We are praying for you all. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Love and prayers,
Duane and Mary Nell Lindsey
June 08, 2005 | Springhill, LA
Roddie and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I cannot possibly imagine what you must be going through. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jena, Stacy, Blane, and Drake Dolden
June 08, 2005 | Smackover, AR
Roddie,
I can not even begin to imagine how your heart aches with the loss of Mark. May you find strength in knowing others are praying you through.
Angel Doster Cranston
June 07, 2005 | Magnolia, AR
