J. Somers Matthews

Unknown - Jun 9th, 2011

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: Jun 9, 2011
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Justin Somers Matthews, 58, of Little Rock, died Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was born March 2, 1953 in Little Rock, a son of Justin III and Elizabeth Cochran Matthews. He is survived by three children, Somers Baucum, Justin and Alice Matthews, all of Little Rock, and four siblings, Lisa Matthews of New York, Hal Matthews of North Little Rock, David Matthews of Little Rock and Jed Matthews of South Lake Tahoe, California. His boundless love and generosity profoundly touched those fortunate enough to have crossed his path. The family will receive friends at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at 327 Fern Avenue, Little Rock. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

Condolences(83)

Sandra

#83

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Five years, a lifetime. Still missing you my friend. Peace be with you!

holly vines

#82

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I miss you very much,you were one of the most entertaining men Ive ever known. You broke my heart, and then I broke yours, I will remember you always , I think about you everyday,and will love you until my life is over.

Sandra Hearon

#81

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Happy Birthday!

I know you are smiling somewhere...

Dewey Markham

#80

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was very sad to hear the news about Somers. My thoughts go out to Lisa and the rest of the Matthews family.

Edna Cantwell Kirbach

#79

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was very saddened to learn of Somers' passing. I can only echo what has already been said: Somers was kind, loving and generous to his friends, indeed to everyone. He wanted us to be happy. May Somers feel our love, and may his family be comforted.

TJ Deeter

#78

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I will always cherish the times we spent together and the debates. I loved every minute of it. You were honest, smart, kind, generous, and fun. I will miss you all of my days.

Lam Do

#77

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You will be missed.

Greer grace

#76

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers Mathews: quick to laugh, twinkle in his eye, generous spirit. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

Beth Arnold and Jame Morgan

#75

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A light has gone off in the world with the death of Somers. His divine spirit was large as evidenced by all these beautiful comments about him. Some hilarious times were had by us all, including at least one Christmas Eve. I'll always be thankful of his sweet generosity, kindness, and friendship to my daughters, Blair and Bret. Jim and I send our deepest sympathy and our wishes for healing.

David Balboa

#74

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We'll miss you Somers. God bless. We will see you again some day.

Kelly Thompson

#73

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Ohhh Somers, I am really going to miss you and hearing you say my name on the phone..."Ms Kelly is that you? Hows it goin' or whats up?" You were always so friendly to me and truly interested in my little life :) I only knew you through work, but I bet you were like that with all the people you came in contact with. I am very sad :( for you and for your family. If I had the chance to talk to you again I would have alot to tell you this time...I went on a Misson trip with the youth at Saint Anne's Catholic Church and we went to Chattanooga TN and did service to help others, we worked hard and made a big difference in their society and it felt good to give back and do for others with nothing in return, we just "Gave it up for God" and I gave it all for you, I pray that your soul finds peace and that our loving, forgiving Lord leads you home to him...May God bless you and bless your family and my our Holy Mother Mary be by your side to comfort you. Always your friend, Ms. Kelly

Mark Foster

#72

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

a great person...sorry for your loss

sarah Jane and Mose Smith

#71

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

We send our heartfelt wishes to all your family for their loss.We all go back so many years with your family. You have been in our thoughts and prayers....

Travis M.

#70

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

You gave me a place to stay when I had no other place to go. You will be truly missed. the Friendship we had meant a lot. I felt honored to house set for you when you took trips away from home. I'll miss you very much.

Dale Kirby Selakovich

#69

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers was a friend forever starting in the first grade. A great person. My condolences to Lisa and the rest of the Matthews family.

Julie Preddy

#68

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Always a big presence, living a big life with humor,spirit and a huge heart. My sympathy to the entire Matthews family.

Theresa Boin

#67

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Your wonderful spirit will be missed by all who had the good fortune to have known you! Our thoughts are with you and your family members.

Gregg Presley

#66

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

A True Friend that will be missed by many.God bless to His family .Gonna miss you my Brother ...

Shannon Fletcher

#65

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am not sure that you ever met a stranger. And you opened your house to everyone. You were a tremendous patron of the arts in this town, and treated children with kindness, respect, and dignity. You were always glad to see my son, and ask about him, offer help with algebra homework, and you always had fun things for the kids to do at your parties. I was always glad to see you, and you always had laughs and encouragement to share. Too brief a time. We all wish there was more. rest in peace, Dear Sir. You are missed dearly here.

LaVada

#64

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers,
You described to me your idea of heaven. Hope your sitting around a card table smoking good cigars after a successful day of fishing. Thanks for all the words. See ya.

Dan Ost

#63

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sommers...
We thanked you then and I thank you again now for your contribution to get the Little Rock group of Obama for President 08' up and running. You were a good soul. Please keep helping President Obama from your home in the next life.

Jimmy and Carrie Young

#62

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Truly a great soul. Ever aspiring to help someone out. He will be dearly missed.

David Mitchell

#61

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I am saddened to hear this terrible news. Somers was special. I can't remember ever being with him when we didn't share laughter. Rest In Peace

Kim Draheim

#60

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm glad you were honest, even if I didn't like what you said at times.

I'm glad you taught me your signature dish.

I'm glad you got to see me change; you definitely had a hand in it.

I will miss you, dear friend.

Nancy Kirk

#59

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers was the most unforgetable person I will ever know. He was loved by all he knew him and he had the biggest heart of all. We were all very lucky to have had the chance to know him. I will miss him.

Sher

#58

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid. ...

You will be truly missed by many but now you are free...

Zoe Oakleaf

#57

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers work with children should not be overlooked. He was one of the main reasons our daughter Alice Oakleaf loved choir camp so much.

medora monigold

#56

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers was a rare and wonderful individual. Every time he walked into the room it opened up. I'm believing that he walked into another room and brought humor and insight there as well.
My sympathy to the family. I know you all will miss him.

Jerri Wooten

#55

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Over the years I've known Somers, every time I ran into him, he was smiling. He also always put a smile on my face. He was a kind and generous man with an infectious laugh and a noble spirit. I will miss him very much!

Carter Brown

#54

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

The Glow-Stick King! Keep on shining brother!

Rick & Mel Keech

#53

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Thank you for the contribution to St Margaret's; your friendship to our us and our kids. You will be missed.

Sara Hawkins-Riley

#52

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dearest Baucom, Alice, Justin, Lisa, and family:

I loved your Dad. He was a surprising,wonderful and amazing friend and a fabulous cook! I loved the "tree house" and his love of kids. He adored you children and did his best to be a Dad to you and others who needed a Dad. We shared the issues of depression and "a dark night of the soul" but we also shared our faith in Jesus and knew if we just kept walking towards the light, we'd get there. He got there first... damn. I KNOW he's laughing now! Love, Sara Hawkins-Riley and Rebecca, Steph, Jen, and Sebia Hawkins family of LR.

Stacy Sells

#51

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers - When the road was hard for your friends, you were always there to pick us back up, share a smile, make us laugh with uncontrollable hilarity. YOU gave us back the spirit we needed to persevere, keep moving forward, finding the beauty in life. I am so sad that we couldn't do the same for you. Hoping you have found peace, my friend. Love you forever, Stacy

Sarah Schlenger

#50

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers,
My heart aches that you are gone. I will miss our honest conversations, all your goodness (and a little gossip), that i so looked forward to.

May your family find comfort in the kind words of the many who enjoyed your spirit.

Rest in peace my friend.

Kim Pickard

#49

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to the family. Somers was such a rare, intelligent man & feel very lucky to have known him. Some of the best times of my life were spent hanging out with him. I will truly miss him.

Blair Graves

#48

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

After horrible news about a good friend, I enjoyed a lovely, very Southern night. To luxury, to decadence, to your love of and genuine curiousity about people. To your sweet soul and desire and drive to make a difference, I toast you sweet friend. You took me seriously as a 14 year old. That, and the many fond memories of you that I have will be a gift to me all my livelong days. Cheers to you, Somers!

Anne Burns

#47

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear this sad news.
My thoughts and prayers are with Somers's family.

Beverly Guinee

#46

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'm going to miss you Somers. Thanks for touching my spirit - until we meet again.

Eleanor Foltz Day

#45

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I grew up next to Somers, he was enough older that I didn't really know him well but knew David and Jed very well!!! My heart goes out to all your family during this time. So sorry for your loss.

Dr Wayland "Rusty" Roberts PhD

#44

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Love and peace to all of Somer's family. Everything written above is true - he was larger than life & there aren't words to describe what I felt when I heard the news.
http://youtu.be/VnOkUk9Ynwk

Gail Wyman

#43

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers,
I agree with the simple statement in your notice: "His boundless love and generosity profoundly touched those fortunate enough to have crossed his path"
Your amazing heart, honesty, playfulness, intelligence and light touched my life in many, many ways and I will always be grateful. I join with your many friends who will want to keep your spirit flowing in this world. Be with the angels and inspire us. You are much missed and loved. Peace, Gail

Madalyn Dortch

#42

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

What wonderful comments by all....yes, he was a gentle giant, and a wonderful man, with many hardships thrown his way. He's free of all his
hurts now. He was a wonderful friend to Choir Camp for many years. Miss you, my friend.

Brannon Brekeen

#41

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers, I didn't know you as well as I wished I could have. We did have some good times together and everytime I was around you, all I could do was smile. Your good nature and free spirit was so contagious. You will be missed.

Chels

#40

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

you are always in my heart, dear friend.

Kim Scott

#39

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers had the best laugh ever. He will be missed by many people.

Catherine Mathis-Greene

#38

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers Matthews was an original; he had a larger than life personality that made him hard to forget. I respected his honesty and adored his charm, he will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to be call him friend.

Bill Hubbard

#37

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Somers when he was with Stephens and I was with Systematics. I admired him for his intelligence, wit and his honest, straightforward manner. I'm very saddened by his passing. My thoughts are with you.

Kurt Norden

#36

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I have wonderful memories of you Somers. You could get one heck of a scald on some chicken. Although my heart is heavy, I can't help but smile when I think of you. Rest in peace brother.

Lynn Bailey

#35

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Rest in peace, Somers.

malcolm duncan

#34

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

i miss his wit and wacky logic
i hope he finds peace
my love to all the family

Jennifer Lewis

#33

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My condolences to the family. Somers was a great friend, fantastic travel companion, lovable eccentric, benevolent host, and constant smiler with a keen sense of humor and a mammoth heart. Most importantly he treated my children with kindness, respect, patience, and love. We will miss the big guy more than I can say.

Christy Ward

#32

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Matthews clan. Somers was gem. He left a grand footprint on the terra firma. All our lives are richer having known him.

Greg Watkins

#31

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My sincere condolences go out to Somers' family...his extraordinary spirit will live forever in all of our hearts.

Shayne Gray

#30

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

It looks like my life's not the only one you've touched. I'll miss you but I'm sure I'll see you on the other side because we're all made of star-stuff.

Cherrie' C.

#29

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

To a man larger than life! From the moment of your last breathe here on earth is the first breathe with the Lord. You always had a smile to share with the world! It was very contagious! Sometimes people remember the big things and sometimes they remember the little thing. Your smile and laughter....and that tattoo of the dove...illuminating the great spirit inside. Well...Heaven just collected a great reward! I will miss you!

Becky and Johnny Isbell

#28

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Ones of Somers Family,
Our hearts go out to you as you go through this difficult time.
Somers added some of his own special humor and gift of conversation during visits with our family. Those are good times we will remember!
In His Love,
Becky and Johnny Isbell

Teresa Graves Fiser

#27

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Sommers,
Gonna miss your spirit & fun sense of humor! Always generous with a great strong hug! Gonna miss those! You will be well missed! Rip you are well loved! Love T Fiser

Roy "Te" Turner

#26

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Requiem eternam.

Matt Anders

#25

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers taught me many things. He was a loving and hilarious friend, and I will miss him tremendously.

Scott Savage

#24

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I will miss you Somers.

Kristin A. Keyes

#23

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.Somers was a nice guy,who will be greatly missed!

Tracy Sanchez

#22

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Will miss you! Sorry I couldn't have played "My Dog" one more time for you!

Karen and Tom Pryor

#21

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Words cannot express the saddness we feel. Somers was a good and dear friend who was part of our lives for too short of time. We will miss the joy of him bounding thru our door.

Kimble Murphy

#20

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was really saddened to hear the news of Somers' departure. He was good friend to me and my boys as well as a great treasure hunter at estate sales! He will be greatly missed.

Tina Phillips Rischbieter

#19

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers - my sweet buddy, the gentle giant. Thanks for being my friend. My thoughts and prayers go to his family and extended family. May sweet memories help to ease the pain during this sad time. Rest in Peace :) ~ Teenie.

Emily & Tommy Roberts

#18

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear of Somers' death. We wish peace and healing to his family.

Jeanna Robinson

#17

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Our dear friend, you always made us smile, laugh, and enjoy the moment at hand. You know how much we love you; til we meet again, your 'bff' love always, Jeanna

Stacy Sullivan

#16

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I didn't known Somers well, but I was sad to hear of his passing. When I saw him, he would always be joking and making me laugh. My condolences to his children and family. He will be missed.

Sanjin Zoric

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

somers, you were the better man.
sanjin

Tracy Whitaker

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Will miss you.

Cee Cee Sloan-Cicirello

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Somers will be remembered for his kindness, wonderful sense of humor and light hearted spirit.

susan saracini smith

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Somers at Stephens Inc. many years ago. He gave me my first break and encourage me to take the Series 7 license exam. He was a kind and patient person who was a joy to work for. His family is in my prayers.

Brian Hirrel

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Funny, twisted, sardonic, happy, cool, smart and loving. And that was the first time I met you! It was all gravy after that. Peace.

Richard Schreiber

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I'll see you in my dreams, brother.

Patricia Britt

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

My heart is breaking to learn of Somers death. He was such a kind, gentle and loving man. I feel grateful to have known him. My deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time.

michelle renee

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I will remember somers as being one of the most honest and straightfoward man I have ever known. He told you the truth, whether you liked it or not! I adored his mother Betty, and adore Jed and David! my prayers are with them now, and the rest of the family, children. Betty produced some very fine men and somers will be missed. michelle renee

Robert Rhodes

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers,

What a great blessing you were in my life: friend, advocate, patron, companion of the mind and spirit. I can hardly believe this day has come. I can't wait to see you again someday, which I know both of us believed is possible, however it is possible.

Ida Darragh

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers, you will be missed by everyone who knew you.

Tyndall Jackson

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers was a great man, he was larger than life and he will be missed. He had a fun disposition that was contagious.

julie ahring shofner

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I was very sad to learn of Somers death. My heart and thoughts are with the family at very trying time.

Lea Swink

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Somers, I knew you a long time ago, but you made an indelible impression on me and I always remembered you. We "reconnected" again this year...I wish it could have been sooner. You will be missed by family and friends. R.I.P.

Sandra Hearon

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Peace be with you!

Gini Freemyer

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

In my daughter's words: "I wish you could've seen all the good you've done, and how many people miss you."

Gini Freemyer, Sarah Askew, Charlie Askew

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