James Matthews

Betsy, Meredith, and Chris: Words cannot express the deep loss that you three just experienced. We all lost a father, husband, friend, and Professor, as well as mentor. I enjoyed his memorial service-that was Jim all over. I developed a better appreciation for nature and the environment thanks to Jim's passion for it. I also like to pull the car off the road to look at some plants that I saw on the side of the road or even the grassy median when I'm driving in the area of Castle Hayne or...

Our condolences Matthew´s family and friends . He will be missed dearly.

I remember Dr. Matthews using his time and talent to benefit others - advocating for land conservation, helping his neighbors with projects, advising me personally in several endeavors! A great encourager!

Bro Matthews was very good friend of my husband Thurman! And though him he became a very good friend. He was a very humble & nice and always giving a helping hand to whoever needed it! My husband & Bro Matthews was two of a kind when my husband Thurman got sick he was there to let us know that if we needed him for any let him know! And he was there always a man of his own my husband died in 2022 and told me to always check on Him and Mrs Betsy and I did always the first of the month....I...