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Frank Matthews Obituary

Matthews Frank Matthews, Jr., age 86, was born on June 19, 1930 and went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at his residence. He was a graduate of East High School, and served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of International F.&A.M. Masons and Order of Eastern Star, which he joined in 1977. He was baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church, and later became a charter member of Faith Ministries Church. He retired from the Columbus Department of Refuse. Preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joann Matthews, father Frank Matthews, Sr., mother Mattie Matthews, brother Albert Matthews, sisters Donna Jean Brunson, Joann Edwards and granddaughter Sherri Matthews. Survived by daughters, Monica Long, Darlene Matthews, Sheila Freeman; son, Frank (Natalie) Matthews; 12 grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; devoted caregiver and friend, Joyce Wilson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at Faith Ministries Church, 2747 Agler Road. Homegoing Celebration 10 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Faith Ministries Church, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until time of service; Dr. C. Dexter Wise, III, officiating. Interment in Union Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online guestbook please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2017.

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Ed Anderson

March 17, 2017

To the Mathews family, I and my family are very sadden to hear of the passing of Mr. Matthews. I have very great memories of growing up next door to your family and will always love y'all and miss Daddy Frank and we will keep your family in our thoughts and prays.

Ed Anderson and the Anderson and Ross family.

Vera Moody

March 16, 2017

God Bless and keep your family in this time of grief.

Van and Lisa Johnson

March 12, 2017

Darlene, Sheila and Matthews family,
We are sorry for the loss of Mr Frank.
We send our prayers of comfort and strength.
We know heaven gained another angel.
God bless and keep you all!

UAW Local 969 Retiree Chapter

March 10, 2017

UAW Local 969 Retirees send our deepest sympathy at the passing of your father Frank.
Our membership will be keeping you all in our prayers.

Sherry Gore

March 10, 2017

Darlene, Shelia & the Matthews family, our prayers and heartfelt condolences are with you in the home going of your dad. May the love of our Lord strengthen, bless and keep you during these challenging times.

Paris & Sherry Gore
Columbus, Oh.

Charlean Hanna

March 10, 2017

So sorry for the loss of your father Boobie. I am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet him and talk with him. I know you are going to miss him deeply, thank God you have a beautiful loving wife to help you through and God in your heart. My condolences also go out to your entire family. May God be with you all during your time of sorrow.
Love you always
Charlean "Fuzzy" Hanna
Rareblood MCC

Dametta Clark

March 10, 2017

Daddy Frank....you and Nanny are two special people engraved in my heart. Heaven gains yet another Angel. You are gone but will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully with Nanny Daddy Frank. With all my love Dametta!❤❤❤

Karen Smith

March 10, 2017

To the family,

May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.

Donna Diggs

March 10, 2017

Earth has know sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.

Continued prayers to the family.

James Gunkelman

March 9, 2017

It's Always sad to hear about the passing of a Fellow Veteran. We are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers

Disabled American Veterans
Capital City Chapter 3

March 9, 2017

Mr. Frank Matthews Jr. and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with Frank and family.My God Bless him and family.
R.D.Butler& Family

Bernice Pearson

March 9, 2017

"The Lord is my light and my salvation," PS 27:1 Because we fear no man. To The Family of Frank Matthews My heart feels the lost of my last father figure Frank you were the last to leave me, you was there from my beginning and I hope to see you again on the other side. Rest on my friend be at peace with Joann at your side. You got there first but the void is going to be greatly missed. With a heavy heart and undying love. Bernice And Family

Tina Jones

March 9, 2017

My prayers and condolences to the family,
May God comfort and give you strength to endure.

Lydia and Joseph

March 9, 2017

Rest Well Mr Matthews aka Daddy Frank with love from The Valentine's

RIP

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Retired

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

East H.S.

Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb USMC

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Herb USMC

March 9, 2017

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

March 9, 2017

God Bless and Thank YOU, Frank for your service..RIP.. And Semper Fi.. Soldier.

Jaki

March 9, 2017

God is near to those Broken in Heart -
Those Crushed in Spirit he Saves!

Jaki

March 9, 2017

Frank Matthews will be forever missed by those who had the Privilege of knowing him. He will be especially missed by those who had the Pleasure of loving him and being loved by him.

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