Roanoke, Virginia
1934-2008
William Boyden Matthews Jr., 73, died at his home in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Monday, October 6, 2008. A native of Patrick County, Virginia, he was born on December 20, 1934, in Claudville, and was the son of the late William Boyden Matthews Sr. and Dora Watson Matthews. A standout athlete in...
Read MoreMy deepest sympathy to Bill's family. I played on the basketball team with Moose as a freshman in 1952 and again in 1953. As a center we use to do a lot of one-on-one in practice. One day I fouled him real bad and he said "DARN IT". We were schocked! LOL. Moose was such an inspiration to us all and carried his bible with him on all road trips.
Jim Hutchinson
JIM HUTCHINSON
November 03, 2008 | ORMOND BEACH, FL
Jane and Family,
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time; I was deeply saddened when Mom told me the news. I have such fond memories of him from our formative years! He was and always will be larger than life for me. I am grateful that I got to see him one last time after Dad's passing.
Pam Weisend
October 18, 2008 | Purcellville, VA
Matthews Family - We were very sad to hear of Bill passing,God bless all of you at this time.
Sonny and Jan Smith
October 14, 2008 | Birmingham, AL
Our thoughts are with the family at this time of sorrow
BOB AND POLLY CALDWELL
October 10, 2008 | RADFORD, VA
Hellen and Family,
You are in our hearts and prayers at this very sorrowful time. Bill was a good and kind man of many accomlishments and was to be admired. May you find comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven with God (2 Corinthians 5:8).
God Bless and Keep You,
Harry and Linda McConnell
October 09, 2008 | Radford, VA
Coach Matthews was such a good man and I have many fond memories as a team member- as does my wife Judy who was a cheerleader during those days.
Our deepest sympathyto the family
Mike Cahill
October 09, 2008 | Louisville, KY
Mrs Matthews and family,I am so sorry to hear about Mr.Matthews.I meet him at the Apartments in Narrows and he was a kind man and cared about other people,I am glad I had the pleasure of meeting him.thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Sharon Jones
October 09, 2008 | Narrows, VA
Jane and family,
We were sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
May God be with you in this time of sorrow through your faith in Christ our Lord.
Roger and Ann Henderson, I
October 08, 2008 | Harper, WV
Mr. Matthews made it possible for me to attend Va. Tech and become an athletic trainer for Ed Motley. His decision to provide support for my education changed my life forever. I am forever grateful.
Tommy Bell
October 08, 2008 | Ft. Wayne, IN
