Jerry Matthews

Mr. Jerry Leonard Mathews, age 77, of Shreveport, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 25, 2025, at Heritage Manor Stratmore in Shreveport where he lost his battle with lung cancer. He was born May 22, 1948, in Rapids Parish, the son of the late Archie Lee and Elena Ruoppoli Mathews of Alexandria.

He was preceded in death by his three siblings, brother George Mathews, sister Jo Vance both of Boyce and brother Daniel (Danny) Mathews of Alexandria.

He is survived by his seven children; five sons; Jerry Lynn Mathews and partner Lane, Jeffrey Scott Mathews and wife Deni, Jeremy Todd Mathews and wife Greta, Joseph Blaine Mathews and wife Andrea, Joshua Shane Mathews and wife Donna; two daughters Jennifer Leigh McCarter and husband Richard, Jill Leanne Stripling and husband Chris.

He was adored by his twenty grandchildren; Daniel Mathews, Bradley Mathews, Zeb Mathews, Mackenzie Mathews-McDonald, Jessica Carney, Toby Mathews, Alex Mathews, Aiden Mathews, Hillary McCarter, Samantha Mathews, Hannah Mathews, Lavendar Stripling, Caden Mathews, Stormey (Rosa) Wigley, Emma Mathews, Landry Stripling, Sophia Mathews, Kayla Mathews, Ryleigh McCarter, Kinsley McCarter; nine Great Grandchildren, two Step Grandchildren and four Step-Great Grandchildren two sisters-in-law Linda Mathews and Barbara Mathews and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jerry was born and raised in Alexandria where he attended Bolton High School and was a member of the graduating class of 1966. He proudly served two years in the Army National Guard prior to starting his 20-year journey with Proctor & Gamble from 1970-1990. He went on and expanded his career with J Haws & Associates in Shreveport until he retired in 2016.

Jerry had great love for his large family with whom he loved sharing coffee and conversation on the patio. He had a close second love with old cars. He was an avid collector of antique car collectables and loved to display them in his glass cases for all to enjoy.

Jerry, a beloved child of God, trusted in Jesus and knew he would soon be in his presence. We are thankful his battle has ended, and his great reward has begun, for God has prepared a place for him.

An open service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. located at The Healing Place on 8957 Kingston Road, Shreveport, LA.

The family plans to hold a life ceremony celebration in Alexandria at 12 noon on October 18, 2025, at the Cenla Shrine Club for both family and friends.

The family would like to acknowledge the excellent care provided to their father at Heritage Manor Stratmore by Ms. Gwen, Mr. Ray and staff. We also can’t thank Jonshavia our father’s favorite aide, with whom he shared lots of laughs and his hospice nurse Sheryl for her dedicated care.