Marvin Matlock

1943 - 2021

Marvin Matlock
Marvin L Matlock, 78 of Fort Smith, AR passed peacefully Sunday May 30th. He was born in Rudy, AR, January 15, 1943. He graduated from Spiro High School and became a Master electrician and was founder and president of Matlock Electric Company until his retirement. His proudest professional achievement was Matlock Electric which still thrives today. He served on the Electric Code Appeals Board, was a member of International Association of Electrical Inspections and was instrumental in starting the Fort Smith Electrical JATC. Marvin loved giving back to the community especially when it involved children. He served on the Board of Directors for the Girls Shelter, was an active alumnus of the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club, and his greatest joy was being Santa Claus and buying gifts for the Gregory Kistler Center children. Marvin was a lover of life. Among his passions were fishing, bald eagles, traveling with his wife and family (a mission trip to Tanzania was a favorite), a good cigar, and spending time with his family. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who affectionately called him "Hunnee". Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Garland (Doc) and Mary Matlock, his siblings, Raymond and J.D. Matlock, Vivian Hart, and Alice Creekkiller.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Anne of the home; a daughter, Marvina Matlock Hart and her husband Victor of Fort Smith; a son, Gregory Matlock and his wife Kristina of Cookson, OK; a sister, Gerelene Kilgore of Van Buren, AR; a brother, Donnie Matlock of Fort Smith, AR; four grandchildren, Payton Matlock Hart of Fort Smith, Cheyanne Matlock of Chengdu, China and Luke and Laynee Matlock of Centerton, AR and many much beloved nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service is 2:00 PM, Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Central Christian Church, Fort Smith, AR with burial in Barling City Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith, AR.
Pallbearers are Chad Lane, Travis, Grant and Ty Matlock, Marty and Lane Siems, Chad Frazier and Shane Chamberlain. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Hill and all current and former employees of Matlock Electric Company.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to The Boys & Girls Club of Fort Smith, 4905 North O St. Fort Smith, AR 72904 or to the Gregory Kistler Center, 3304 South M St. Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com