Alvin Matthews

Alvin Matthews

Alvin Matthews Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 24, 2003.
MATTHEWS, ALVIN "DAVID" Funeral services for Alvin "David" Matthews, age 50, of Hilltop Lakes and formerly of Ovilla, Texas will be held on Sunday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. at the Walters Funeral Home in Centerville, Texas, Rev. Larry Ashley will officiate and interment will follow at the Centerville Cemetery. Visitation will be on May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Walters Funeral Home in Centerville. Mr. Matthews was born on July 14, 1952 in Palestine, Texas to Udell & Melba Matthews. He passed away at his home on May 23, 2003 after a courageous battle with cancer, He is preceded in death by his father, Udell Matthews, who passed away in 1978. Survivors include his wife, Heidi Matthews of Hilltop Lakes; three daughters. Erika Matthews & fiance', Jody Young of DeSoto, Kassie Matthews and fiance' Duane Shelton of DeSoto & Jolie Matthews of Hilltop Lakes; one son, Quentin Matthews of Keniah; one granddaughter, Hailey Shugart of DeSoto; his mother, Melba Matthews of Centerville; two brothers, Ray Matthews & wife, Becky and Larry Matthews & wife, Pam both of Centerville, one sister; Brendia Starns & husband, Freddy of Waxahachie; nine nieces & nephews and numerous friends. Arrangements by:' Walters Funeral Home 610 South Commerce St. Centerville, Texas 903-536-2551

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