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Obituary For James Eugene Matthews
We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. James Eugene Matthews, age 76, of Jonesboro, Georgia on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Piedmont Henry Hospital in Stockbridge, Georgia.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Macedonia Baptist Church located on Goldmine Road in Grantville, Georgia. Pastor Johnny Strickland, Eulogist.
The body will lie in state at the church from 12 Noon until the hour of service.
Public viewing will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Due to COVID-19 concerns everyone in attendance at the viewing and the Funeral must wear a mask and social distancing is encouraged.
Mr. James Eugene Matthews was born October 30th, 1945 to the late Mr. Charlie Sr. and Cora Matthews. He was an active member at Macedonia Baptist Church as a Deacon and Secretary. He graduated from Greenville Consolidated High in 1963 in Greenville, GA. After high school, he joined the United States Army in 1965 and served in the Vietnam War. Shortly after serving his country, he went to work at Ford Motor Company where he retired after 39 years.
In 1968, he married Patricia Matthews (54 years) and had four children together from that union.
James leaves to mourn his wife Patricia, daughter Phyllis Matthews, four sons Willie (Elaine) Iceson, Darrell (Shunda), and Carlos (Sonya), Antwon (TaShea), one sister Emma Jean (Charles), one brother Fredrick, grandchildren Sametria, Contorious (Shameka), Thaddeus (Kiana), Willie, Shacquayvia (Dominique), Shaquille, Tray, Lyric, Zanquayvia, Ayana, Angel, four great grandchildren Conkeria, CJ, Tyson, Za’Doriah, sister-in-laws Ethel Bolton, Frances Matthews, Dorothy Hines, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
He also leaves his loving companion Mattie Ruth Buchanan along with her daughter Kim (JP), three sons Antwon (TaShea), Theron, and Dano (Melanie), nine grandchildren Zoey, Noah, Jazz, Devan, Morris, Alisha, Anaka, Zachary, LeMon, and one great grandchild Khaiden.
Preceding him in death were his parents Charlie Sr. and Cora Matthews, four brothers Charlie William Jr, John Marshall, Richard Lee, and Julius Randolph, one sister Rosa Ann Shy, two brothers-in-laws Johnny Shy and James Hines, and two sisters-in-laws, Lydia and Arlena.
Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home.
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Emiko M Brown sent Beautiful Dreams for James Eugene Matthews - July 13, 2022
So sorry this loss had to come so suddenly, but God is able to see you all through EVEN this! loving you ALL always, Howard, Emiko, Tahje, & A'Noah Brown
Sending love and hugs to Connie and James on the passing of their father. Continued prayers for you both
To The World,myself Phyllis, Willie,Darrell, Carlos and Antwon, Tharon, Kim and Dano we lost our daddy. Not Connie and James because they are not his children period.
Daddy U will be missed Thank U for Always keeping A Humble Spirit Your Oldest children will miss U and i know My Brother James will miss doing the treasury at Macedonia Baptist Church We Love U Daddy Pee Wee Rest On The Battle is not Our It is The Lord
Mr. James, as my family so fondly called him will be dearly missed. He has been a great neighbor. He was a great asset to our neighborhood. He was always willing to give a helping hand. May God give his family strength and know they can always come to Him for peace. You have our deepest sympathy. Tracy and Jalyn Jones.
To Connie and James, I would like to send my condolences on the loss of your father. Your dad will greatly be missed. Connie in the book of Psalm 34:18 "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." For God knows and sees all, Your father is gone to be with the Lord, let his legacy of being a kind, humble servant of God live through you and James,I believe that will make him proud and no one can take that away. Sending my love and kind regards to the Matthews family.
While words fall to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will capture the joy of having our Heavenly Father return your dear one to you. May Jehovah the God of all comfort be with the entire family at this time of such great loss we Love you, Richard and Carol Matthews and Family
My deepest condolences to the Matthews family. Uncle PeeWee you will be dearly missed.
Angela Burris, Richton Park, IL
Love you uncle
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JAMES EUGENE MATTHEWS, KNOWN TO US AS PEEWEE. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HE WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF OUR GREENVILLE CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL FAMILY AS WELL AS JOHN MARSHALL MATTHEWS.REST IN PIECE PEWEE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN. GLADYS REESE RAINEY CLASSMATE AND VIRGINIA REESE CLASS OF 1964.
May the God of peace abide with you and offer solace and contentment during your loss.
Christine Jackson Johnson Class of '63
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