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Dr. Joseph G. Matthews

Orlando, Florida

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MATTHEWS, DR. JOSEPH G., was born in Parkersburg, WV, on January 5, 1922 and was raised in Wheeling. During World War II, he served thirty-one months in the 13th Air Force in the South Pacific as a photographer. This experience led to a life long love and talent for photography. He...

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Roy and I were saddened to hear about your father's death. Your parents were close family friends and we have many special memories of them both. Your dad was a fine, caring physician, a wonderful photographer and a very special person. Our prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.

Dr. Matthews and his family will be in the thoughts and prayers of his CMS Orlando "family". With our sympathy . . .

To JG, Frances, and Anna,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Your family has always been very special to me as my siblings and I spent a week with your family when my father passed away in 1957. I have always had the greatest affection for both of your parents and am deeply saddened by their loss. My mother, Lois Neill, loved both your parents a great deal and I still remember attending many of their famous New Year's Eve parties myself. I will raise a glass in their honor this...

Dear Anna and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your dear Father. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
From your friends in the Sleep Disorder Center.

Anna, Frannie, and Joe (J.G.) -
My thoughts are with you upon the passing of your father. Some of my own fondest childhood memories are of spending time in the warmly welcoming home of "Uncle" Joe and "Aunt" Buff. Our world was enriched by his life. We are sorry for your loss.

Dear Anna, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I just know he was so proud of you and all you have accomplished. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now. God Bless you. Jana McDonald

Mr.and Mrs. Burian & Family. You are in our prayers. EHS Staff.

Frannie, Joe and I have all been asked where folks may make a donation in our dad's name. If you wish to do so, please consider contributing to CMS of Orlando, an agency much beloved and supported by Joe Matthews. Checks should be made out to:
Children's Medical Services - Orlando

and mailed to:
5655 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32809

Mention on the check that your donation is made in memory of Joseph Matthews MD. All donations will...

I can't begin to express the feelings when I read that Dr. Matthews had passed. I was a patient of his in the late 50'/early 60's - one of the many that had scoliosis. He was kind and caring, Because of him, I was the only child, at the time, that was allowed to come home from Harryanna to visit over a weekend with her family. He brought me home himself, after his rounds at Harryanna, in a most beautiful Cadillac. I felt like a princess. I had two spinal fusions operations within a month that...