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William Matthews Obituary
CHILLICOTHE - William Eric Matthews, age 53, of Chillicothe passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at his home.
Eric was born on January 4, 1968, in Peoria, IL to William Floyd and Margaret M. (Kamman) Matthews.
Surviving are his sister, Erin (Mike) Corwin of Lafayette, IN; his nephew, Ethan Salazar and niece, Elena Corwin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Eric worked for Caterpillar until he retired.
Services will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 11 am at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe with visitation held one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at 4 pm on Saturday at Edgar Cemetery in Paris, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Eric's name to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com
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Michele Santiago
February 26, 2021
Eric (or as the ISU BRMM called him “D-Day”) will definitely be missed. He was without a doubt the foundation of the Tuba Line. We will never forget “fire tubas” at Band of America that made ISU BRMM famous. Rest well, old friend.
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