BORN

1942

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Earlie Matthews Obituary

Earlie "Earl" Matthews, 1942-2019, gained his eternal wings on September 22, 2019. The angels are singing, the harps are playing and God is smiling because one of His angels went home. Visitation: Friday, September 27, 2019 from 1 to 7 p.m. with family hour from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 West 11th Ave. Funeral service: Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 1727 W. 15th Ave. Gary, IN. Rev. Corey D. Jackson, officiating. Interment: Fern Oaks Cemetery

Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 26, 2019.
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To The Matthews Family My God Put His Arms Around You All At This Time Of Sorrow....

Bernard & Kimberly Millard

September 26, 2019

To Mrs. Matthews & the entire Matthew Family. Thinking of you at this time and sending my condolences and prayers for comfort during this time. Love you all, Prudy.

September 26, 2019

Candice and I send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Matthews family, friends and love ones. God saw you was tired and whisper,"Come my Angel and take your Rest"

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord"

To Earl's Wife, Children and Grand Son;
May God comfort you doing this difficult time.We are praying for the family!!!!
Your Niece Candice & Doris

Candice Williams

September 26, 2019

Candice Williams

September 26, 2019

Rest in Peace Uncle Earl.

Candice

Candice Williams

September 25, 2019

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September 25, 2019

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September 25, 2019

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Sep

27

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN

Sep

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

1727 W. 15th Ave., Gary, IN

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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