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RD Matthews Obituary

Matthews, RD (Russell D.) 92, A WWII, 2nd Marine Division, veteran, who was awarded The Navy Cross and The Purple Heart. RD will be missed by his wife of 40 years, Linda, daughter, Peggy and grandsons.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jul. 21, 2013.

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Anonomous

April 30, 2021

Linda I donated to the VFW in r d name he and tiny were friends thinking of y'all today and hot springs and the races.

Anonomous

April 30, 2021

Linda I donated to the VFW in e d name he and tiny were friends

Geno Munari

July 14, 2014

Rest in peace, RD. With all respect, I knew him well, from the Dunes and Dick Westbrook, Hy Goldbaum and JS. I am writing a book and would appreciate any recollections and stories about RD. [email protected]

Jeff Summers

March 31, 2014

May you rest in Peace RD. I appreciate your looking out for me...

Paula Etchieson

August 13, 2013

R I P, my condolences to the Family

PR

July 24, 2013

You and Benny were the last of a rare breed. just thinking of you and heard the news

G T

July 22, 2013

I will miss you my friend.....Semper Fi

July 21, 2013

A true Marine, Semper Fi , R. D.
Patrick

JMR USMC (Ret)

July 21, 2013

RIP. Semper Fi

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