Matthew L. Rouse

Matthew Rouse, 44, of Jonesboro, died Monday afternoon from injuries sustained in a fall in Jonesboro.

Born in Trumann, Matthew lived in Wynne before moving to Jonesboro in 1984. He owned and operated Dish Express, Inc. of Jonesboro and was a member of Shepherd’s Chapel Church at Gravette.

Matthew was an avid hunter, a motocross enthusiast, a member of the Jonesboro Elks Lodge, and was preceded in death by his father, Lester Rouse.

Survivors include: His Wife: Sherrie Slocum Rouse of the home;

1 Son: Benjamin Matthew Rouse, age 16, of the home;

1 Daughter: Lydia Lynn Rouse, age 10, of the home;

His Mother and Step Father: Joyce and Gary Hogan of Cherry Valley;

2 Sisters and brother-in-law: Cheryl and John Roberts of Trumann, and Sondra Tolliver of Amarillo, Texas;

His Father-in-law: Grover Slocum of Wynne;

His Mother-in-law and her husband: Mary and Larry Pitts of Harrisburg;

3 Nieces: Carin McClung, Mallory Roberts and Roclyn Tolliver; and 1 Nephew: Morgan Blade Tolliver.

Graveside funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 at Slocum Cemetery east of Tilton with Rev. Glen South officiating.

Honorary pallbearers include: Junior Garcia, Mark Taylor, Mark Weaver, Arnold Weaver, Jimmy Champion, Greg Hogg, Phil Ellis, Brad Aiken, and John Roberts.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, 6-8, at Emerson Funeral Home.

For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to Shepherd’s Chapel Church, P.O. Box 416, Gravette, AR 72736.

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