Matthew Adlong Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Matthew Wayne Adlong died January 15, 2018. Matt was born June 5, 1959 in Abilene, Texas to Donald Wayne and Paula Ann Adlong. The Adlong family moved to Conway in 1968 where Matt grew up and graduated from Conway High School in 1977 and the University of Central Arkansas in 1980. In 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Lynch. In 1983, he graduated from the University of Arkansas School Of Law in Fayetteville and began his law practice in Conway, which continued until his death. Matt was an Eagle Scout, Vigil Honor Order of the Arrow, former youth baseball coach, and an avid sportsman and outdoorsman. He was a Christian, former Sunday School teacher and member of Conway's First Baptist Church. Matt is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rosemary Adlong, son Luke Adlong (Alex), daughter Sally Schanandore (Cole), parents Don and Paula Adlong, brothers David Adlong (Tomile) and Andrew Adlong (Darla), father in law Dr. Audie Lynch, brother in law Dr. Alan Lynch (Charlotte) and nieces and nephews Amber Vandivor (Cameron and Zeke), Ashley England (Derrick), Justin Adlong (Brittni Henry), Billy Lynch, Jacob Adlong and Joshua Adlong. Special thanks is given to his legal secretary, Belinda Miller, and to friend, Ron Hill. A celebration service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2018, at Conway's First Baptist Church with a visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, living memorials may be made to Bethlehem House, Conway's First Baptist Church, or a charity of your choice.

Matthew Adlong

June 5, 1959 - January 15, 2018