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George MATTHEWS Obituary
He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. and Harriett Matthews; and his brother, Bruce E. Matthews.
He was a graduate of Mathews High School. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the United States Army. After leaving the service, he was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Company and the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. He later became a Merchant Fisherman for the Zapata Corporation, Louisiana and Omega Protein Corporation, Inc., Reedsville, Va.
Survivors include daughters, Erica and Keisha Matthews of Newport News; grandchildren, Kaelan Scott, Kennedy and Kendall Parlett; two brothers, John Matthews of Newport News, and Michael Matthews (Pat) of Mathews, Va.; four sisters, Ann Willis (Anderson) of Mathews, Connie Willis (Herbert) of Mathews, Linda White (Donald) of Yorktown, Va., and Shirley Cooke (Ralph) of Gloucester, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A viewing will be held on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at the funeral home, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at First Baptist Church in Mathews, from 5 to 7 p.m. A celebration and farewell will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, at First Baptist Church, Mathews, Va. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, with military honors.
Professional services entrusted to M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, Inc. of Newport News, Va., 23607. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mefisherfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Rickie Burrell
December 27, 2009
To the "Matthews" family. Sorry to learn of the recent loss of your brother. I was shocked and deeply saddened. "Trout" was a long time great friend of mine, always good for a laugh. May god bless him and you'll too ...
December 8, 2009
To The Matthews Family:
We were surprised and deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your loved one. We first met "Trout" through his friendship with Buck Dabney. Whenever we saw the trio together (Buck, Trout and Babe) we knew we were in for a good laugh and that is how he will be remembered.
"Into each life a little rain must fall. Everyday cannot be sunny and every tear that is shed is not a tear of joy". Hold onto God's unchanging hand and He will get you through the difficult times. God Bless
Brenda, Sabrina & Roxann
Larry D. Willis Sr
December 8, 2009
December 9,2009 To The Matthews Family
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your Loved one. "Weeping may Endure for a night, But Joy comes in the morning. I will always remember "Man" from our days in school. Be blessed and Keep the Faith.
Mrs.Arthur Burwell
December 8, 2009
John, so sorry to hear about your brother. But just know GOD does not make mistakes and he is in great hands. you and your family are in our prayers!
Tina Bonney
December 7, 2009
To Keisha, Ericka, and the Matthews family!
The Montaque family extends to you our heartfelt sympathy! Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We share in your grief. Mann was like a part of our family. God Bless you all!
The Montaque, and Bonney families
Ricky&Lucille Coleman
December 7, 2009
I worked with "Trout"at SHED#8 supply N.W.S.Yorktown and we became good friend and co-worker he was a good brother, that always had your back! would give his last to help you out.We will miss you.But old soldiers always live on,We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience,We are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience!Borther "Trout"we will see you again on the other side.Take care and God Bless the Family.
The Latimore-Christian Family
December 6, 2009
To our Extended Family:
Gloria,Keisha,Ericka and Grandkids,
"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." May you find comfort in remembering someone so special. Though we try to prepare, we are never prepared enough, but there is a compassionate God in heaven who sees, who cares,and who comforts. May you feel God's presence as you grieve this loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rev. Vernon Christian
Rev.Melody Christian,
Bro.Anthony Latimore
Min. Nicole Latimore
Ted and Alvertis T. Jackson
December 6, 2009
Keisha and Ericka,
Our prayers are with you and the entire Matthews family as you go through this time. God is merciful and He will not leave you alone during this time when things may seem too much for you to endure. He has promised to be with you. Trust Him to carry you through and know that He will do just what He said He would do.
Love you,
Your family member and your teacher
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