Vann Matthews

Mr. Vann Matthews, age 93, of Mint Hill, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his home.

A native of Elberton, Georgia, Vann was born to the late Arthur James Matthews and Carrie Byrd Matthews on August 16, 1932. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and a member of First Church of God in Charlotte. Vann was a business owner in the Charlotte community for 42 years. He was a lover of antique cars and was a member of Queen City Model A Club and Hornet's Nest AACA. Vann was also an avid beekeeper and enjoyed gifting honey to family and friends. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Susan Kay Matthews and by his five siblings.

Vann is survived by his wife of 72 years, Ola Mae Matthews; children, Donna Moran (Bob), Cathy Dunne (Gary), Lisa Williams (Michael); grandchildren, Scott Stevens, Kristen Dunne, Stacy Lowe, Kelsey Dunne, Evan Dunne, Melissa Bailey, Spencer Williams, Stephanie Williams and eight great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 in the chapel at Wilson Funeral and Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, NC 28212, with Pastor Carlton Davidson officiating. Internment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made to First Church of God, PO Box 25861, Charlotte, NC 28229.

Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com