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Richard & Patricia Stacker
December 18, 2008
The Matthews Family:
I can't begin to emphasize how much you sacrificed to unselfishly share your beloved, (Mr. FJ Matthews), with so many of us. It's difficult to imagine times without him within phone distance when I have a pressing biblical question--because he could always tell me precisely which Book, Chapter and Verse! I loved him dearly as my stern pastor. Always: Richard & Pat (help & no help) --- Rest in Peace ---
Rhonda Joy McLean
December 3, 2008
Reverend Frank Matthews was a very, very special man who served his communities, both actual and spiritual, throughout his life. It was my privilege to work with him at Johnston County Head Start in Smithfield, NC the year after I graduated from college.
During that one year, 1972-73, I learned a great deal from Rev. Matthews and his leadership team. As a result of the great experience I gained at JCHS, I was recruited away to the LINK Leadership Development Program in Greensboro, NC, where I worked for several years before returning to graduate, and later, law school.
I will never forget my tenure at Johnston County Head Start, with all of the wonderful teachers, staff, children and parents, all led with great skill by Rev. Matthews.
May he rest in peace. I will keep his family in our prayers.
All my very best,
Rhonda Joy McLean
Rosalyn Nichole McCullers
November 26, 2008
To my Godfather,
Words can never express just how much you meant to me. I can remember all the times we would go back and forward about NC Central and NC A&T. See on earth you were an Aggie. But I’ve always known that you loved those Eagles; see you're just like one. Right now you are in Heaven with God soaring just like an Eagle so peaceful, looking over us. I love you so much!!!! By the way, “I’m doing the best I can, with what I’ve got”.
Michael King
November 25, 2008
A man I will never forget. He has played a great role in the development of my values, as well of those I've instilled in my children. I am so thankful I had an opportunity to know this man and be able to call him "Pastor". Just know we won't ever forget you.
Teresa Stancil
November 25, 2008
Matthews Family:
No one has the power to determine lifes end, except; God himself. Bishop has always said "When I go
" It's because he took me" I thank God to have known a man who treated my mom(his classmate).. so dear. The work has just begun and now don't pause too long for an identical messenger just like him, because there's only one. Seek through prayer, one who desires to do the will of the Father. God allows us to ....morn for a season and in the morning joy flourishes and a new day begins as well as a new trial/tribulation...for the joy of the Lord is your strength...love ya'll
nobody but.......T-bird
Chaplain (Captain) Tara P. Knight
November 24, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shauna Stacker
November 24, 2008
Family..........There is none like him! There are a gazillion adjectives I could use to describe Rev.Matthews. I could fill up a couple of pages so I will just say what minister whitley preached on sunday Nov 23 "IT TAKES TEAMWORK TO MAKE HIS DREAMWORK" that is what it will take to continue on and I will always be Rev.Matthews "LIL HELP"
Debra Brodnax
November 23, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Mike Jackson
November 23, 2008
To: Aunt Mary and Family,
May God comfort you and your family during this time. I will truly miss Uncle Frank. Know that my family and I have you in our prayers. God bless you!
Davina Blackmon
November 21, 2008
With loving thoughts to all of you. The Lord guided me to him for somewhere to live and I found a better way to love.He cared for me without me even knowing it.Without his hard words and Loving intenions my seeds may have never been sowed and my soul saved from sin.Thank you Matthews Family for loving a great man of god so he could touch so many other.
Leona, Kameki & Merlin Malone
November 21, 2008
Your memories will always be in our lives and in hearts.
Stephanie Cox
November 21, 2008
Uncle Frank,
I will miss you. I know it's really nice up there where you're at.
Love,
Stephanie
Dr. E. Renée Sanders-Lawson
November 21, 2008
Mrs.Mary Matthews, Pam and Family,
Bill and I extend our deepest sympathy. Know that all of you are in our prayers....Your husband and father was one of those "unsung heroes" who lived to serve and he will always be remembered for the lives he touched as a result of his ministries. Prayerfully, Renée and Bill Lawson.
Gladys Diggs
November 21, 2008
Though I cannot be with you during this time, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your beloved. I will certainly always remember the teaching and ministry that I received with Bishop Matthews as my pastor. Under his leadership I grew in faith and my resolve to continue always to remain in service and to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May Holy Spirit continue to comfort you during this time and may you always find solace in the understanding that to be absent from the body is to be present with God. I pray that God will grant you his peace in the days ahead and that He strengthen the bond of love that remains in your family. God bless each of you.
Dr. Victor Davis
November 21, 2008
Mrs. Matthews, you and the family are in our prayers. Know that Bishop is at peace with the Lord, servant of God...well done. Prayerfully, Dr. Victor Davis, Trinity Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio (Former Pastor, First Missionary-Smithfield)
Nathaniel Sanders, Jr.
November 20, 2008
Bishop Franklin J. Matthews- What can I say? I want The Matthews Family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during your time of grief. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Bishop Franklin J. Matthews truly clothed the naked, fed the hungry, visited those who were in jail and sick . He also gave so many people who were down and out a second chance. He was a gospel preacher and a Christian gentleman. He was also a dynamic community leader having served as President of The Johnston County Branch of The NAACP and as leader of The local African-American Ministerial Alliance and Director of Headstart for Johnston-Lee-Harnett Community Action, Inc. for a number of years. He also served for a number of years as a member of The Smithfield Good Neighbor Council and The Smithfield School Advisory Council. We are all better for having known Bishop Franklin J. Matthews. May God continue to sustain his family in the days ahead.
Velvaline and Nathaniel L. Sanders, Jr. and Daughters Natalie and Crystal Sanders
Victor & Angelia Wiley
November 20, 2008
To the Matthews? Family,
Our deepest sympathy and heart felt prayers go out to
you in your time of bereavement.
From: The Victor Wiley Family of Big Piney Grove Missionary Church.
Anthony Hines, I
November 20, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Alesia Pulley (Shaw)
November 20, 2008
Bishop you will be truely missed. May God look bless your family.
Angelene Bowden
November 20, 2008
Your have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. I am praying for you.
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