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Donald Matthews Obituary

Donald R. "Duck" Matthews , age 66 of Erwinville, La, passed away December 7,2020. He is survived by his sister Joyce Juge, brother Jerome Matthews (Victoria) and his sister-in-law Delores (Lionell) Matthews, daughters Skeka (Joel) Hogan of Brusly and DeLana Matthews of Baton Rouge, sons Danny Matthews and Brian Perkins (Angel) of Baton Rouge, 13 grand kids, 1 great grand and a host of nieces and nephews. Public Viewing will be Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 1160 Louisiana Ave. Port Allen From 3-5 pm. Due to Covid-19 guidelines a private family service for Donald Matthews will be held and burial at St. Peter's Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Published by The Advocate on Dec. 15, 2020.

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Jennifer London

December 16, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Doyle Family of Port Allen

December 15, 2020

Our Heartfelt Sympathy...

Ella Moore Lawrence

December 15, 2020

I send my Deepest Sympathy to the Matthew's family . It is with regret that I found out after the viewing . But their is no sorrow that God cannot heal .

Marshall W Smith

December 15, 2020

My condolences to the family. Rest In Peace my Brother !

Cenas Jones

December 15, 2020

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

Danielle and Travion

December 15, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with Matthews family.

Sherwin T Collins

December 15, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Elaine & Logan Borskey

December 15, 2020

Prayers and sympathy for the family during this time of bereavement

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