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Daniel Matthews Sr.

Atlanta, Georgia

1930 - 2010

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Daniel Johnson Matthews, Sr., a former Des Moines resident, died at his home in Atlanta, Georgia on November 29, 2010. He was 80 years old. He was born on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1930, at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the first child of Antoinette Johnson Matthews and William...

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"He was the best and dearest friend anyone could have!" Exclamed many times by Ray Arnold brst frend from boyhood... by Ray's daughter Lynda Arnold Hunt.

Dan Matthews is now a legend and will be sorely missed. A man of letters, wit, and warmth. The thoughts of his Iowa-Atlanta comrades are with his family.

Sarah, Emily and Daniel ...and Evanlee ....
Dick and I hold such fond memories of Dan, Norma, Sarah, Emily and Daniel (who were 5, 1 1/2 and a few months when you moved next door to us on Cranford Lane. Those years as neighbors and close friends are indeed unforgettable. And to think we have remained close to your family over all these years. Of course, Sarah's marriage to my brother, Ted, was a wonderful event! And although we were like family, we are now indeed family. We were...

I had a lot of good times with Dan. Sorry we haven't been closer in recent years.

I remember both Dan and Norma foundly. IIf I remember correctly, I enjoyed my first drink of Southern Comfort int heir home. I'm Dan, Norma and my husband, Chris Froshieser are enjoying each other's company in heaven. Do you think they're discussing politics? It was truly a pleasure knowing Dan and Norma. May God bless their family and friends.

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