Paul Dale Mather

Paul Dale Mather, age 79, went to be with his lord and savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 10, 2019 at Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. Paul was a native of Rogers, Ark. and was a class member of RHS class of 58. He was a lifelong resident of Benton County. He retired to Mountain View, Ark. and had resided there many years. Paul and former wife Ellen were founders of Bentonville Glass. Paul was very smart and open minded and found success in any of his many business adventures, which follows, beside two glass shops, Jan's dress shop, a chain of yogurt shops (Sunshine Frozen Yogurt), Northridge Emu/Ostrich Farm, a chain of payday cash advance stores, a lawn mowing company, an ice cream parlor. Paul was a people person, so friendly, never met a stranger, people loved him and he had so many friends. Paul enjoyed trout fishing, camping, dancing, gardening, the old country music, making others laugh, spending time with his family and friends. Paul attended Bethel Baptist in Bentonville for many years and was a deacon, Sunday school teacher, song leader, and volunteered at time. He attended church on Sunday in Mountain View where he resided at the time of passing. Paul was preceded in death by his only son, Gegatie Dale Mather, daughter, Tandee Michelle Mather, his parents, Oval and Florence Mather, sisters, Wilma Harper, Wanda Schubert, brother, Carl Mather, also his best friend, Rusty Lanham. Paul is survived by his former wife of 40 years; Ellen Mather of Pea Ridge, Ark.; daughter, Jan and Dale Hutson of Pea Ridge; daughter-in-law, Shelly Mather of Avoca; five grandchildren, Tandel & Matt Blood, Keiffer & Ashtin Hutson, Bailee and Tyler Roughton all of Pea Ridge; Fawn and Jeremey Jensen of Bella Vista, Addie Stith of Bentonville and nine great-grandchildren, Maddux, Mason, Maveric, Tatum, Trace, Layne, Jakx, Alivia, Lillian ; also former wife and close friend Bettie Smith Mather of Batesville; three syblings, brother, John Mather and wife Linda of Pea Ridge, sister, Mary Smith and husband Jerry of Rogers, sister Betty stetler of Centerton. The family would like to thank dad's close friends, Erma Carroll who was with him at the time of passing. Graveside will be held on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10A.M at Benton County Memorial Park of Rogers, Ark. With close family friend Rusty Williams officiating. All friends of Paul are welcome. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home of Rogers, AR. www.RollinsFuneral.com.