Robert Elliott Matthews Jr.

Bob was more my older brother than my cousin. My earliest core memories involve Bobby when I was a young child. He seemed to be 7 feet tall and always humored my requests to carry me on his shoulders, even when it needed to dip low and get under the door frame. He made himself late to high school because I wanted to be walked into my kindergarten class and he didn't have the heart to say no. He let me tag along when he went to the store and taught me to love Dr Pepper with peanuts. He...

Uncle Bobby, my moms first cousin which actually made him my second cousin, made several visits over the years back here in NC and maintained connections with our family closely in the past few years. I remember the photos he would send to us of the monster bucks he would harvest and for almost 5 years I would go on and on to my husband and insist he would love Bobby when he finally met him. Last October, uncle Bobby was able to join our family on vacation to the river and my husband...

While I only met Bob a couple times we connected immediately due to our service in Vietnam. A pleasant respectful man. Peace be with Bob and his family.

I am saddened to hear of Bobs passing , he was a true friend an a great person , heart felt prayers go out to his wife Sandy an family R.I.P my friend

To a truly good friend and hunting mentor, I thank you for all memories we shared, miss you buddy.

Bob was a kind man that had a soft spoken way about him .he loved god ,his wife ,dog,and many friends.l don’t think anyone loves hunting and the great outdoors more than him.he was a great friend to our family for many years.he will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.

Dear Sandy, I send my deepest sympathy. I’m so sorry for your loss, heartbreaking !!
I so enjoyed all my visits with the two of you, so peaceful & always felt so welcomed. I’ll always remember all his neat stories & that precious smile of his, such a wonderful man !! May GOD wrap his loving arms around you during this difficult time. May angels lead him in..
Holding you tight in my thoughts & prayers, Tammy Hussell

I truly enjoyed the "good sit on the porch" with Bob. Some of the most interesting conversations.