Allen "Al" Steger Mathews

Allen Mathews, 85, of Euless, Texas passed away April 21, 2014. He was born in Dallas, Texas on May 22, 1928. Al graduated from Sunset High School in 1947. He was married to his loving wife Thelma for 62 years. Al opened Al’s Hamburgers in Arlington, Texas back in 1957 and was its cornerstone until now. He was a member of Dayspring Christian Church. He was also a member of Christian Classic Cruisers and Lone Star Early Ford V-8 Club. Al had a passion for fantastic old cars and drove his 1939 Ford 4 door convertible on THE GREAT RACE, 5 times! He is survived by his daughter; Melody Lawrence, son-in-law; Gary Lawrence, grandson; Nicolas Lawrence, two sisters; Lula Goswick and Eva Lynn Reid. Al also had a place in his heart for special family Theresa Fowler, Walter Dent, and LuAnn Whitley which he loved as his own. He was preceded in death far too early by his son; Ron Mathews, wife; Thelma Mathews, brother; Preston Mathews and sister Honey Scott. Visitation Friday April 25, 2014 6:00pm – 8:00pm Funeral service Saturday April 26, 2014 2:00 pm both at Moore Funeral Home 1219 N. Davis Drive Arlington, Texas. Interment to follow at Restland Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Al will be dearly missed by his employees, former employees, vendors and everyone that knew and loved him.