Bobby Ray Mathews Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-31T18:00:00
End: 2025-05-31T19:00:00
Location: Essex Funeral Home

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bobby Ray Mathews of DeWitt, Arkansas, whose life came to an end on May 25, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bobby Ray Mathews or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Ovada Mathews; and his parents, Iva and Chester. He is survived by: his children, Bobby Mathews (Wendy) and Candi Farmer (Kris); his granddaughters, Dena Roe (Johnpaul), Piper Farmer, Zoe Farmer, Kandis Farmer (Tyler) and Emily Farmer (Hunter); and his great grandchildren, Drake, Jose, Logan, Blaire, Walker, Lucian, Kayleigh and Ashton.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Essex Funeral Home Inc

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Essex Funeral Home
1405 S Grandview Dr, DeWitt, AR 72042

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1405 S Grandview Dr, DeWitt, AR 72042

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