of Rondo, AR
September 27, 1973 - November 24, 2022
Matthew Owens Oxner, 49, of Rondo, Arkansas passed away November 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Matt was born September 27, 1973 in Helena, Arkansas to Frances Oxner and the late Jack Oxner.
Matt is survived by his wife, Amy; one daughter, Madeline Oxner; one son, Jackson Oxner; his mother, Frances Oxner all of Rondo, Arkansas; one sister, Tiffany Bonkoski (Jeff), of Heber Springs, Arkansas; six nephews, Chase Golden, Ty Medford, Roc Carey, JP Bonkoski, Barrett Medford and Cole Neighbours; four nieces, Lexy Medford, Brooke Bonkoski, Lena Neighbours and Willow Santos; one great-niece, Emmalyn Golden and numerous wonderful friends and family.
Matt is preceded in death by his father, Jack Oxner; grandparents, Owens and Mary Oxner and James and Wanda Bottorff.
Matt was a graduate of Barton High School, where he loved playing football. He married the love of his life, Amy, in 1994. In 1996 and they were blessed with a baby girl, Madeline Anne. In 2008 they had a wonderful surprise of a baby boy, Jackson Owens.
He has had many jobs in his life, but he loved his food truck business, "Big Daddy's Lunch Box". He loved living life with his family and friends. He enjoyed derby cars from a young age and passed that love onto his son, Jackson. Matt loved the outdoors, he hunted, camped and spent many summers on the lake in Heber Springs. Matt loved cheering on the Lee Academy Football Team. All of the boys held a special place in his heart.
He will truly be missed by so many but his memory will live on forever.
Pallbearers will be Mitchell Vondran, Robert Kennedy, David Griffith, Eric Griffith, Randy Davenport and Clyde Coley. Honorary pallbearers will be the Lee Academy football team.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Marianna, Arkansas with Brother Kevin Tribble officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 27, 2022 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in Marianna, Arkansas. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna
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60 Condolence(s)
Edie Sanford
Monday, November 28, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing! Prayers for all the family! Edie Sanford
mike spath
Monday, November 28, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was a wonderful person full of life. May he rest in peace and now without pain and sickness. He is truly in a better place. God bless his family and may God ease your pain.
Debbie Fike
Monday, November 28, 2022
Frances I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all of the family.
David and Ellen Hall
Monday, November 28, 2022
Francis,
I am so sorry to hear about Matt. We will be praying for comfort and peace for all of you.
Arnie Fraze
Monday, November 28, 2022
So sorry to hear about Matt. I will always remember him derby time. He was a good friend to so many.
Regina & Rudy Wilson
Monday, November 28, 2022
Such a wonderful & friendly guy that will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Matt
Dale Martin
Monday, November 28, 2022
Francis, I’m so sorry to hear of y’all’s loss. Praying for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort.
John W Massey
Monday, November 28, 2022
I'm going to miss you my friend better known as sunshine one love my brother 💯💪
Brian Butts
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Dam good man gone way to soon !!! Prayers for for Amy and family
Shane West
Sunday, November 27, 2022
My family and I wanted to send our condolences to Amy, their kids and the rest of the family. We hated to hear of his passing, but rejoice in knowing he’s healed. Prayers for the days ahead.
Sharon harris
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Francis and family,I am so sorry for your loss of Matt. He was such an inspiration for Lee Avademy football team and all who knew him. May our Lord give you peace during this very difficult time. Prayers for each of you.
Malissa Hendricks
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Matt was such a great guy! So sorry for your loss! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Dale & Laura Andrews
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Matt was a very kind, loving individual. Loved life & enjoyed his family & friends. He will be missed greatly, but his love & laughter will always be in our hearts to never be forgotten. To his loving family & his best buddies, we pray for you all during this time of loss, remember it's never goodbye, it's I'll see you again. With love, Dale & Laura Andrews family
Eugene & Barbara Hindsley
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Sending love prayers sympathy God blessings on Matt’s family!!!♥ï¸
Wesley w Hutchins
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Prayer for family and friends was great guy to know
Lisa and Brice Slane
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Our hearts are broken 💔 we were all family in some sort and Matt was a sweetheart and will be missed by us all! Love you Amy, Madeline and Jackson, we are always here for you â¤ï¸
Judy RIchardson
Saturday, November 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cecilia smith
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Sending your family Our deepest condolences and continued prayers … Cecilia & Ernie Smith
Linda Pruett
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Dear friends, I didn’t know Matt, but I know the family. I’ve also been following his demise thru Mitch and Amanda Smith. My heart hurts for all of you. My prayers are for comfort and strength today and in the days ahead.
LeeAnn and Danny Griffith
Saturday, November 26, 2022
I have only the best memories of Matt from high school. He was such a great guy and I can only imagine he was a wonderful husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
Brenda Holloway
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Frances Amy, Madeline, Jackson, Tiffany and nieces and nephews we are so sorry for your loss. He will.be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.
Danny and Roxie
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Matt, was a special guy, so full of life and love. He will truly be missed. Hugs and prayers for all of youðŸ™â™¥ï¸
Chris and Sandra Williams
Saturday, November 26, 2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of a good friend, and a great person. Matt was truly a great guy, and the world will be a lesser place without him. Rest in peace brother.
Larry Smart
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Amy and family so sorry about Matt have been buddies for years will never forget the years of derby and working on cars Lou and I will truly miss him
Shirley Boone Houston
Saturday, November 26, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss. Matt’s smile will always be remembered. Since operating his food truck I am sure he has touched many lives and he will always be remembered. Prayers for God’s Comfort.
Wendy Rains
Saturday, November 26, 2022
So sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family.
Nada Moore
Saturday, November 26, 2022
My prayers are with you all!
Johnna Jones
Saturday, November 26, 2022
I’m so sorry to hear about Matt. Praying for his loved ones.
Angel Galvan
Saturday, November 26, 2022
My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. I didn't know Matt well but I have only heard WONDERFUL things about him. God Bless .
Bobby Guynes
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Gail Webb Roberts
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Roland Davidson
Saturday, November 26, 2022
So sorry
Bobbie Lou Campbell
Saturday, November 26, 2022
Frances, I am so sorry about the loss of Matt! May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time! Praying for you and your family! ðŸ™ðŸ™âœï¸âœï¸
Tassa Stewart
Saturday, November 26, 2022
The world is a better place because Matt was here. He could put a smile on anyone’s face and the love you all shared was inspiring.
William and Kristi Millard
Friday, November 25, 2022
Our family is very sorry for your loss and I will always remember the great times playing sports together and having a great time throughout high school and every weekend we spent on cherry street with all our friends
The Yates Family
Friday, November 25, 2022
Matt was a very dear friend, that will be greatly missed! Praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time!
Lynn Corbitt
Friday, November 25, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss! Praying for you all!
Pat and Romey Clark
Friday, November 25, 2022
Amy, Madeline and Jackson
So sorry for your loss. Matt was a great guy. He will be missed
Love, Pat and Romey Clark
Bill Givens
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry to hear about Matt. Really thought a lot of him. Really enjoyed being around him during the years he played ball at Barton. God bless family and friends during this difficult time. Thinking of you all during this time. Prayers for family and friends.
Coach Bill Givens
Betty Fowler and family
Friday, November 25, 2022
Sincere condolences and prayers for the family and friends
He will be greatly missed
Jeff Carnathan
Friday, November 25, 2022
Matt was a good guy that loved everyone! I never saw him when he wasn’t smiling and speaking to people. Prayers for the family and all of the friends that cared so much about him.
Boyd and Wanda Russell
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers comfort and peace for this family.
Shelia Oxner
Friday, November 25, 2022
I am so sorry to hear about Matt. He will be truly missed by everyone he ever met. My heart and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time.
Glen & Floy Estes
Friday, November 25, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, he will be greatly missed.
Leslie Rascoe-Shelton
Friday, November 25, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Matt’s passing. Sending love and prayers to your family during this most difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in those who loved him dearly.
Robin harper
Friday, November 25, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Gary Dunavan
Friday, November 25, 2022
Prayers going up for everyone
Frances Wyssbrod
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry to hear , our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends.
Stacey Coley
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss ,
Praying for yall
Carroll Mitchusson
Friday, November 25, 2022
Sorry for loss prayers for your family during this difficult time . Matt will be greatly missed.
Carroll Mitchusson
Friday, November 25, 2022
Sorry for loss prayers for your family during this difficult time . Matt will be greatly missed.
Shirley Soles
Friday, November 25, 2022
Family,I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all during this sad time he will be missed by many.
Jay and Stacy Durham
Friday, November 25, 2022
Big Daddys memories will live on forever. He made a huge impact on a lot of people . Continued prayers for the family 💕
April & David Caraway
Friday, November 25, 2022
Prayers for comfort during this time of loss.
Adrienne Smith
Friday, November 25, 2022
Pat Hallman
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry Ms Frances and family. Words can express the sorrow. Prayers
Linda Westbrook Bundren
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
LaQueshia Alexander
Friday, November 25, 2022
So sorry for y’all’s loss.. to my co worker Madeline I’m praying that God get you and your family through this tuff time.
Windy Cole
Friday, November 25, 2022
Sorry for yalls loss !!!! Matt was a Great Man , took after his Dad . I remember when he was born . When Mom started babysitting him and Tiffany, the first time Dad seen him , he started calling him Moose . Sending Prayers and Love
Noshow & Mary J Jones
Friday, November 25, 2022
Our dear friend and trucking colleague for many years to the best food service ever, rest in peace and you will be missed