Pulaski County
JOHN A. MATTINGLY, 96, of Little Rock, passed away April 28, 2018. He was born December 17, 1921 in
Little Rock. He was the son of
Thomas W. and
Myrtle Frances
Vick Mattingly.
He was a U.S.
Navy veteran of World War II and Vietnam, a charter member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 810 and owner of Mattingly Furniture Company for over 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70½ years, Edna Louise Bruck Mattingly; brother, William Mattingly; sister, Ellen Dailey; and a grandson, Phillip Mattingly. He is survived by eight children, daughters, Marilyn Stiefvater (Ralph) of Hot Springs Village, Nancy Tucker (Larry) of Mabelvale, Linda Thompson of Little Rock, Rebecca Miller of Hot Springs, and Laura O’Hara (Dean) of St. Charles, Missouri; sons, John R. Mattingly (Wanda) of Mabelvale, Felton Mattingly (Rosann) of Manila, and Michael Mattingly (Judy) of Hot Springs; sister, Frances McCroskey of Little Rock; brother, Thomas Mattingly (Catherine) of Lake Charles, Louisiana; 36 grandchildren; 73 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and a grand dog, Lucky.
Visitation will begin 6 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in the Chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock (501) 661-9111. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6219 Baseline Road, Little Rock 72209 with Father Mark Wood, Celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Little Rock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arkansas Children’s Hospital or St. Theresa Catholic Church. You may sign our online guestbook at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
–––––❖––––– GLENDA GAIL MYRICK, 65 of Jacksonville died Friday, April 24 27, 2018 in Cabot. She was born October 24, 1952 in Odessa, Texas to the late James Aubrey Taylor and Laverne Powell Taylor Rodgers. For the past 20 years, she worked for the V.A. Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Assembly of God church and a loving and caring mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Myrick was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lovis and Ellis Hawkins.
Mrs. Myrick is survived by her children, Danny Williamson of Jacksonville and Richard Allen Williamson of Benton; brother, James “Butch” Taylor of Harrison; grandchildren, Kameron, Triston, Phoenix and Sawyer Williamson. Other survivors include cousins, James, Larry, David, Patsy and Roger Powell.
Cremation arrangements are by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501)982-2136. Please sign the online guestbook at www. mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome. com.
–––––❖––––– ANTHONY CONNOR THOMPSON came into our lives on December 27, 1993 and left us on April 28, 2018. Weighing only 2 lbs. 11 oz. at birth, what a huge impact he left on our lives and on our hearts.
We realized almost immediately that Connor was special.
We knew that God had sent an angel to live among us. What Connor lacked physically, God made sure he was well compensated with a beautiful and genuine smile, a sweet disposition and a personality that drew others to him.
He possessed a strength and courage that only comes from God. He faced every challenge with optimism and hope, which he instilled in everyone around him. He inspired us to live life, to be grateful and appreciative and to laugh, at which he was the best. Connor found joy in things we might take for granted. He loved country music, loved the Florida beaches, delighted in messing with his brothers and adored time with friends and family, especially his nephew James and niece Addison.
We take comfort in knowing his pain is gone, that he is spiritually and physically complete and that one day he will be standing tall awaiting our arrival for all eternity.
Our heart will forever be touched by all the people who were on this journey with us, caring for our sweet Connor. Many thanks and appreciation to Arkansas Easter Seals who began this journey with us 24 years ago, to Arkansas Children’s Hospital and to The Pediatric Clinic, especially Dr. Stephen Fiedorek. To the entire staff at Baptist Springhill who went above and beyond to help not just Connor, but our entire family. A special thanks to the entire staff of 2A for pouring your hearts and souls into giving our angel the best care and for putting up with his momma. Please never forget the countless lives you touch and what true gifts you are. We appreciate so much the Respiratory team, The Phlebotomist and the Radiology team who always had your work cut out for you when working on our delicate boy. To Dr. Scott Harrington and Dr. Clark Watson you will never know how much we appreciated your hard work and your God given calling to care for others. Thank you to Claudia Moran and DeAnn Roach for your endearing friendship to Connor and to us. Your therapeutic work was awesome. A heartfelt thanks to Aunt Jeannie and Aunt Sandy, Cousins Stephanie and Jessica, our entire family and all our special friends. We love you beyond measure!
Connor is survived by his parents, Tracy and Tony Thompson, Brothers Ryan and Andy (Stephanie) Thompson. Nephew, James Michael and Niece, Addison Brooke Thompson. He is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Connor was preceded in death by Grandmothers Connie Andrews and Noreen Counts, Grandfather Bill Thompson and Uncle Steve Thompson.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock. Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. at Fellowship North, 1 East 52nd Place, North Little Rock.
Memorials may be made to: Fellowship North, 1 East 52nd Place, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116 or Arkansas Easter Seals, 3920 Woodland Heights Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72212.
To sign our online guestbook visit www.griffinleggettresthills. com.