Gregg Mathis

By submitted, 01/27/23 2:59 PM

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Gregory (Gregg) Thomas Mathis of Hope, Arkansas, a beloved husband, dad, and granddad passed away. He was seventy-two.  Born to Fay and Wanda Thomas Mathis of Danville, Arkansas.  Gregg graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor of science in Fisheries and Wildlife Science and went on to become a Biologist.  He worked his entire career of 35 Years with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in the Wildlife Management Division. While working for the AGFC, he played an integral part in the acquisition of the Rick Evans Grandview Prairie WMA and the relocation of turkeys in Southwest Arkansas to re-establish a population.  Gregg was an avid wildlife enthusiast.  He loved turkey hunting, deer hunting, and rabbit hunting.  Even more than hunting himself he enjoyed taking his grandkids and teaching them the sport.  Gregg loved baseball where he coached many years in the Hope Baseball Program.  At retirement, he was a District Supervisor in Southwest Arkansas.

Gregg was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Danny Mathis. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Patricia Shockley Mathis, one son Thomas Mathis and wife Lauri of Hope, Arkansas; one daughter Lindsay Cox and husband Trey of Fulton, Arkansas; five grandchildren- Hunter Mathis, Drake Mathis, Logan Cox, Landyn Cox, and Lawson Cox; one brother- Ritchie Mathis (Lisa) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one sister Tamara Mathis of Putnam, CT; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be Hunter Mathis, Drake Mathis, Eley Talley, Brad Townsend, Toby Dooly, Rick Chastain, Garrick Dugger

Visitation will be Friday, January 27, 2023 5:00PM-7:00PM at Brazzel- Oakcrest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 28, 2023 at  2:00PM at the Brazzel-Oakcrest Chapel with Jamie Knighton and Barry Haynes officiating. Burial will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Services are under the direction The Brazzel-Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie  Brazzel Director.Online condolences: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com