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He is survived by his wife, Jill Matthews; his twins, Logan Matthews and Shelby Matthews; four sisters, Nancy Fitch, Kathleen Matthews, Marta Matthews, and Joyce Ford; two nieces, Melanie Bromstrup and Lauren Braniff; and six nephews, David Matthews, Dana Matthews, Kyle Matthews, Joseph Braniff, Michael Pitzer, and Shawn Matthews. Preceding Joel in death are his parents, Joseph and Martha Matthews; his siblings Dennis Matthews, Dana Matthews, Mark Matthews, and Marlene Matthews; and his nephew Donnie Matthews.
Joel graduated from Pike High School on the northwest side of Indianapolis in 1974. Afterwards he served in the Navy between 1978 and 1982 and worked hard as a union brick mason for decades afterward, retiring in late 2021.
A military funeral service will be held for Joel on Monday, May 19th, at Crown Hill National Cemeter 2:00 p.m. where he will be interred. Family and friends of Joel are welcome.
Arrangements entrusted to the Norman F. Chance Fruneral Home and Cremation Service.
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Don W Darden
May 19, 2025
Rev. Don Darden, so sorry for your loss and allowing me the opportunity to serve you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Fuller
May 17, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss of Joel. We hope you find peace and strength through this difficult time. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers and always will be.
N.F. Chance Funeral Home
May 9, 2025
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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