Dana Hugh Mattox died early morning on Monday June 11th 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 59. Dana was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma & resided most of his life in Lincoln, Arkansas. He attended school in Lincoln & graduated from Lincoln High School. He went on to attend the University of Arkansas for a time before returning to Tulsa & graduating with an Associate Degree in Information Technology at Tulsa Junior College. Dana returned to Arkansas where he worked most of his career in information technology/computer engineering. He was employed at Cooper Communities, Jones Truck Lines, & Car-Mart. He was a gentle soul who enjoyed solitude, being outdoors, camping, & attending an annual float trip with some of his oldest friends. Dana also enjoyed music & reveled in sharing that with his children, often playing “name that band,” with them. He had a good sense of humor & rarely a negative word to say. Dana is survived by his mother Erma Nunamaker, his brothers Kevin Mattox & Daryn Mattox, his children Kyle Mattox, Korey Danley, & Madelynne Mattox, & his grandson Jasper Danley. He is preceded in death by his father Darrell Mattox. Dana will be buried at Edmiston Cemetery in Canehill, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held to honor Dana on Friday June 15th at Mount Pleasant Church in Canehill, beginning at 1:00pm.