G.A. Matthews

G.A. Matthews, of Beaumont, died Sunday, July 24, 2022. He was born August 19, 1939, in Jasper, to Rannie Mae Smith Matthews and Gothren Andrew Matthews, Sr.
G.A. was a United States Army veteran and a proud graduate of French high school. He worked 40+ years as a supervisor and the petrochemical field at E.I. Dupont. When he retired, he considered himself a professional grandpa. In his younger years he enjoyed Chevy big block cars, cruising 11th street, hanging out at the pig stand and at his deer camp -the famous fin feather antler lodge.
G.A. will be remembered for his love of life and his incomparable devotion to his family. He and Mabel were married for 60 years and built a beautiful life together. G.A. was the greatest "Pepaw" to all of his grandchildren. Nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his family & friends in his home.
He is survived by his wife, Mabel Matthews, of Beaumont; daughter, Cyndi Matthews of Beaumont; Melissa Landry and her husband, Darrin, of Beaumont; brother, Malcolm Matthews and his wife, Frances, of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Taylor Couch and his wife, Priscilla, of Georgetown; Dalton Couch of Los Angeles; Josie Landry of Beaumont; Ty Landry of Beaumont; great-grandchildren, Rylee Couch, Luca Couch, and Mila Couch, all of Georgetown; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.
G.A. is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carol May; and brother, James Lynn Matthews.
A gathering of Mr. Matthews family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., with a time of sharing at 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard's Crematorium.
Memorial Contributions can be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas 77713.