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He will await the resurrection in Saint Paul Cemetery (515 Jacqulyn Street) in Abbeville LA. Visitation hours will be observed at Kinchen Funeral Home on Saturday, March 16, 2024 beginning at 12 p.m. until the time of the service.
Ernest or "Jr. Boy" as he was affectionately known by both names was a resident of Abbeville, LA. He transitioned at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday March 9, 2024 at Maison du Monde in Abbeville, LA.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Orelia Kelly Matthews of Abbeville, LA, his two daughters: Felicia Matthews Williams (husband Michael Williams) of Abbeville, LA and Jessica Matthews of Baton Rouge, LA. His three sons: Kerry Matthews (Nina O'brien), of Abbeville, LA, Ernest Matthews III (Denise Demouchet) of Abbeville, LA and Raymond Matthews (wife Versola M. Matthews) of Houston TX, his brother: Menson Matthews of Abbeville LA. He will also be missed by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Matthews Sr.; Andrew "Cheetah" Matthews; one sister, Sophia Matthews Lopez; his mother, Hilda W. Lewis, her husband Percy Lewis; and his father Ernest Matthews Sr.
Condolences may be expressed at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home (218 N. St Valerie, Abbeville LA).
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Idell Mason
March 15, 2024
Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. My sincere condolences to Jessica and the family. May God´s peace abide with you all.
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