Willie "Captain Willie" Matthews Jr.

1951 - 2019

Willie "Captain Willie" Matthews Jr. obituary, 1951-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Desselle Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

263 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Willie Matthews Obituary

Mr. Willie Matthews Jr (Captain Willie), 67, of Baton Rouge was born on July 16, 1951 and died March 9, 2019. He is the son of Willie and Bernadine Minex Matthews. He graduated Capitol High School in 1969, and went on to serve in the United States Air Force and the United States Navy. He was an active member of the East Baton Rouge Council on Aging serving on the Advisory Board. Willie Matthews will be most affectionately remembered by his community as "Captain Willie" after springing to action during the flood of 2016. Captain Willie rescued dozens of his neighbors shuttling families and pets to safety well into the night. He was honored with WAFB's Hand It On honor for his efforts. He was also honored in the nationally-televised "Louisiana Rising" Flood Relief Benefit Concert. He said, "I hope this special reminds this city of how we were not rich or poor, or black or white, or young or old. We were all either wet or dry. And the dry people helped the wet people. That was it." He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Ruby L. Matthews, along with his daughters, sisters, brothers and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 6 pm - 8 pm and resume Thursday March 14, 2019 9 am at Mt Carmel Baptist Church until religious service at 11 am. Interment at LA National Cemetery. Services entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2019.
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Still missing you Mr. Willie.

Patrick Early

Friend

March 6, 2020

Willie is still that bright light shining un the darkness. We shall never firget!

Doris James

Friend

March 6, 2020

RIP, Mr. Willie., #1 Cowboys fan.

March 20, 2019

RIP BoBo. You will be greatly missed

Judy Ford

March 14, 2019

May god kept you in his arms

henry hammond

March 14, 2019

Ruby I am so sorry for your loss. Keep your memories of him alive and know that this will help you at all time. May God bless you.

Jackie Jones

March 14, 2019

God will meet your needs. With prayers and deepest sympathy. Class of 69 as well.

Bertha Day Rogers

March 14, 2019

Mr. Willie Bobo I am going to miss you! We always talked at the center. I will miss seeing you around and our conversations. Thanks for all you've done for the community and thanks for your service.

Jasmine Carter

March 14, 2019

sorry for your loss. We will miss Mr.Willie at Mt.Carmel Church

lois jordan

March 14, 2019

Offering prayers for a fallen Soldier.

Barry Jarreau

March 14, 2019

May God continue to strengthen the family during this time. Sending prayers for the entire family. God Bless.

March 14, 2019

So sorry for your loss.

Melinda Bickham

March 14, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for the family and everyone that was touched by his life!

Eugenia Tate

March 14, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
RIP "BoBo"

Janice Antwine Flowers, TX and The Antwine Family

March 13, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Matthew's family I know you all will miss him dearly always remember the good memories that he left behind may God bless you're.

Louise Washington

March 13, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Weams and Phliann Hunter of Baton Rouge,la

March 13, 2019

May God continue to embrace the Matthews family in his arms. God bless!

Doris James

March 13, 2019

It's so hard to say goodbye. Rest on Bobo. Sending prayers and condolences to the Matthews family from Rosalind Rankins Reynard and Gloria B. Sanders.

Rosalind Reynard

March 13, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jenitt Jones

March 13, 2019

Prayers for the family.

Latonya Bankston-Oby

March 13, 2019

Brenda, Ann, Bobbie and Allen, my deepest sympathy to you for the loss of Bo Bo. I cherish our childhood memories and think of all of you from time to time. Take care and be strong. Above all remember the resurrection.

Denetta Butler Jackson and the Rankins Family

March 13, 2019

Willie and I lived two houses down from each other as children. He was always tinkering around with working on cars and always had a boat. We saw each other at a funeral a little while ago and had a chance to talk for a while since we had not seen each other in a very long time. Thank God he had a chance to use his boating passion to help others in need. Will miss you Willie.

Shelia Hawkins

March 13, 2019

a loved one

March 13, 2019

To the Matthews Family, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one. You will forever be in my prayers. Rest in Peace BOBO!

Alice Brooks

March 13, 2019

Our hearts go out to Captain Willie's extended family and friends. Baton Rouge has lost a true hero.

In honor of the love he showed us all.

Antrobus Family

March 13, 2019

On behalf of the Whitfield family we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to your family, the city knows you as "Captain Willie" but to us in the neighborhood called Eden Park you're known as "BoBo" who was always willing to serve others whole heartedly and with a smile on your face.

Rest on "BoBo" for a job well done, Sir

LaShandra Whitfield

March 13, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to his family. God keep you.

Renetta Brown

March 13, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

SCOTTIE RIPPLE

March 13, 2019

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Elaine Pounds + Thomas and Family

March 13, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Torrence And Family

March 13, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family

March 13, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elzey James Pounds and Family

March 13, 2019

To the the Matthews Family, you have my deepest condolences for the loss of your love one. He will be greatly missed. Thank him for his serves to his country and his community. May he rest in Peace my.

Marion Lee (USMC)Vietnam Vet

March 13, 2019

My condolences to the family of
Willie Matthews, Jr
Rest in Peace Captain Willie

Ellen Clark-Jackson

March 12, 2019

Loving thoughts and prayers going out to Willie's family. Willie was such a good friend to all of us at The Boot Store. We will miss his visits. Was an honor to know such a dedicated Christian man. We know he is in the hands of our Loving Savior.

Becky Boot Store Crew

March 12, 2019

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