Sylvester Lee Matthews

Mr. Matthews was a true angel on earth. I was blessed to care for him and become his friend. He helped me discover that senior care is my true passion and encouraged me to pursue a nursing career. He also helped strengthen my bond with the Lord, for which I am eternally grateful. I will cherish the many memories, lessons and laughs that we shared. He will be deeply missed.

My family has known Brother Matthews for way over 40 years. My Mom's best friend lived next door to him in Mesquite on Anita St. That is where is made an impact on my family the first time he witnessed to us. No matter where we may have moved as we grew up, he always would find us and come knock on the door and visit with us and never left without praying for the family. A little over two years ago he spoke at my Mom's funeral and no one could have used better words. And it is because he knew...

Jim & I met Bro Matthews in the 1960’s . Jim was music director & I was church pianist at Open Door Baptist Church. We kept in touch over the years. A true friendship was formed. We loved Bro Matthews & will miss him. He has reached his final goal HEAVEN.

I have known Bro . Sylvester since I was a kid . A great testimony for the Lord . My dad ( Jim Lemmon)was song director for Bro Matthews and my mom (Sandy Lemmon)played piano . We were there in Mesquite when they build the church on Beltline Rd as well as a few church buildings before . I remember on a Wednesday night church service during a invitation Bro . Matthews said “ this could be your last chance to get saved and that stuck as conviction of the Holy Spirit .i received Jesus Christ ....

Barbara and Joined Open Door back in 1982 and could always count on bro Matthews at anytime for family needs and prayer. He had preached my father and Barbara’s funerals and his message was always clear about salvation and the only way to Heaven . I’m praying for his family and I know his legacy will remain strong . He will be missed- Ed Arnold

A remarkable man of Christ. His steadfast move to lead others to Christ was so remarkable, loving,Amen. My long time Friend since 1969.