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Herbert Matthews Obituary
went home to be with the Lord on 3/14/24. Born 8/4/50, he was the first child born to the union of Herbert F. Matthews Sr. and Omega Reed Matthews. He attended Whittier Elementary and Dunbar High School, where he was voted "Most Likely to Succeed," and then went on to study at Case Western Reserve. Herb gained employment with NCR and later with Reynolds and Reynolds, where he retired after 30 years. He married Yung Cho, and they enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Herb was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Sr. and his brother, Gordon. He is survived by his wife Yung Cho, his mother Omega Matthews, siblings Clifton (Marva), Christopher (Helen), Jennifer (Eric) Colter and Ralph (Tonya), a host of nieces, nephews, and loving extended family and friends. Visitation with family Friday, 3/22/24 from 10 – 11 am, followed by Funeral with Eld. Eric L. Colter officiating at HH Roberts Mortuary, 38 S. Gettysburg Ave., Dayton, OH 45417.
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OLIVER LLOYD DAVIS
June 25, 2025
A great friend and mentor, will be solely missed. And also a great tennis enthusiast. Rest well my friend. Oliver '71 Dunbar High School.
Paula Drake
March 21, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God please bless this family with your love and peace
Tony Massoud
March 19, 2024
Herb,
Rest in Peace! You were always smiling and everyone who knew you really cared about you. I will always remember you helping me with photos of my Fixed Operations Specialists when they came to Dayton.
My sincere Condolences to your family!
Tony Massoud
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