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BLAND MATTHEWS Obituary
Bland Clifford Matthews, 76, of Alachua, passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Lake Butler, living most of his life in Alachua. He was the son of the late J. L. Matthews and Mary Bielling Matthews. He was a Butcher in is early life and in later years he owned and operated his cattle ranch among other enterprises. He was preceded in death by a son: John L. Matthews: Sister Pearl Seay and Brother: Alec Matthews. He was a member of the Hope Community Church of Alachua.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years: Betty Alverez Matthews. His Daughter: Bobbie S. Matthews Dees (Robert) of Ringgold, Ga. His Son: Joel Clifford (Frances) of Alachua. Brother: Jack Matthews (Janet) of Lake Butler. 4 Grandchildren: Robert; Bland; Courtney; and Alyssa. 5 Great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 1:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Archer Funeral Home with Rev. James Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Ft. Call. Cemetery under the care of Archer Funeral Home of lake Butler. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday evening.
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Tom pridgen
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bill and Glenda Shiskin
June 1, 2011
Betty and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you today and in the days to come. Just remember that God is with you and will give you peace and comfort each step of the way. We love you.
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