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1979

DIED

2022

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Charbonnet Family Services-New Orleans - Historic Treme

1615 St. Philip Street

New Orleans, Louisiana

McKinley Matthews Obituary

Mr. McKinley 'Mac' Matthews was called to his eternal home on Friday, October 14, 2022. 'Mac' was soft spoken and a very respectful person. He grew up in the Florida Housing Development and was a skilled, certified asbestos laborer. His death has caused widespread sorrow for his family and friends. McKinley was born July 26, 1979, the first born child of eight children and is survived by his loving mother, Regina Matthews and father, McKinley Jones; siblings, Kinate Matthews, Lawrence Matthews, Temeka Matthews, Bryant Matthews, Demond Matthews, Barry Matthews, Kerry Matthews, Ronneka Matthews, Tristan Walker,; half-brother, Ernest Franklin; honorary brothers, Nolan, Alvin and Khari; children, Makishia Jackson, McKinley Mamon, Malik Matthews, Maki Matthews and Calnisha Howard. 'Mac' was also loved by his nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. A Celebration service honoring the life of the late Mr. McKinley "Mac" Matthews will be held at Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church, 3721 N. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117 on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 am. Interment Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA. Visitation 9 am to 10:30 am in the church. Due to Covid variants, face masks and social distancing encouraged. Please sign online guestbook at www.charbonnetfuneralhome.com. Charbonnet Labat Glapion, Directors (504) 581 4411.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 27, 2022.

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Cynthia Warner

October 30, 2022

Thank God for Jesus
Sending my deepest condolences to Matthews family.

Jasmine Clark

October 29, 2022

Love you cousin

Esther Johnson & Family

October 28, 2022

My prayers are with your kids and family for strength through this difficult time.

Dolores Bell Brown

October 27, 2022

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

Dolores Brown

October 27, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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Gabrielle Ratcliff Barnes

October 27, 2022

Prayers for the family. I send my deepest condolences. You will be missed my friend.

Kierra Green

October 26, 2022

My condolences to the family I love you guys and praying for you all love Kierra

Natasha Joseph

October 26, 2022

Unbelievable my prayers is with the Matthew´s family

Rhonda & Khari

October 26, 2022

My heart goes out to the Matthew `s family and your kids I remember when u and Khari first start hanging y´all have so many memories my brother is really hurting he lost his brother you will be missed king

Kendra Washington

October 26, 2022

My heart goes out to this family, my family. We go way back. Words can't explain the pain, I'm gonna miss my dear friend. Love you always, Kendra.....

Mr. Octave

October 26, 2022

Rest In Peace Captain of our 1st Championship Team at Johnson C. Lockett. Remember when I saw you at Barry's shop last year.

Kennita Bell

October 26, 2022

Regina and Family, you´ll have my deepest sympathy!!

Pepper

October 26, 2022

We gonna miss you mac that smile lights up a room rih my Florida fam

Pepper

October 26, 2022

Ima miss you Mac my Florida family love you sending love and prayers to your family

Elisha Lafrance

October 26, 2022

I remember McKinley and my brother Tyson bring the best of friends growing up. He was so sweet, respectful and kind. Your memories will always be with us forever. Get your rest Son.

Love Elisha LaFrance Barthelemy

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Memorial Events
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Oct

29

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church

3721 N. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA

Oct

29

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Greater Mount Carmel Baptist Church

3721 N. Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA

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Charbonnet Family Services-New Orleans - Historic Treme

1615 St. Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

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