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Wilbert Matthews Obituary

Wilbert Matthews
12/29/1942 - 07/05/2025
Rev. Wilbert Loyd Matthews, 82, expired on (Saturday) July 5, 2025. Visitation will be held (Thursday) July 17, 2025 from 10-10:55 a.m. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. all services will be held at Greater Zion B.C. 3202 Trulley. Rev. Isaac L. Matthews officiating. Interment Houston Memorial Gardens.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 16, 2025.

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Willie Willis

July 16, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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July 16, 2025

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together.

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10:00 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.

Greater Zion Baptist Church

3202 Trulley, St, TX 77004

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17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Greater Zion Baptist Church

3202 Trulley, St, TX 77004

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