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1949

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2024

Solomon Matthews Jr. Obituary

Solomon Matthews Jr., age 75, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on March 12, 1949, Solomon dedicated his life to his family and community, embodying the roles of a loving husband, father, and grandfather with utmost devotion. The community will have the opportunity to pay their respects during viewings scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and Friday, October 11, 2024, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A funeral service celebrating Rev. Matthews life will follow on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 am also at New Light Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Louisiana National Cemetery.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2024.

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Bervis and Marian Jeffery

October 11, 2024

Condolences to the family of Solomon Matthews Jr. We are praying for you all during this difficult time.

Odell Fowler

October 10, 2024

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

L. Paul Joseph

October 10, 2024

Rest well Unc! Love you always.


Paul & the girls

Elvin Augustus

October 10, 2024

Matthews Family,
May the grace and peace of God comfort you as you
as you mourn the passing of Solomon.
It was an honor to have known and worked with him.

Mr and Mrs Foley Winfield

October 10, 2024

There is rest for the weary in the bosom of the Father. Solomon, "Mailman", as he was affectionately called by neighbors, has worked out his soul salvation and is resting with the Lamb. We are really going to miss him, but we know he is at peace with his father. He is now a solider in the army of the Lord. March on great solider, until we meet again.

Binky

October 10, 2024

Take your rest Solomon! Prayers for the family!

Reverend Roosevelt & Mildred Leopold, Jr.

October 10, 2024

To the entire Matthews families: My deepest love, prayers and friendship be with you all. Trust, lean and depend on Almighty Good Awesome GOD. We pray strength, peace and God´s Amazing Grace be with you all. GOD has spoken. His will! His way and His time. GOD IS WITH YOU ALL!

Mary Louise Singleton

October 10, 2024

To the Matthews family: Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I know Solomon was a good person who treated everyone right. It´s my hope that memories bring comfort of the love and respect that radiated from him. Peace and Blessings to his family.

Evangelist Starr Paul

October 9, 2024

To the Matthews Family,
May God strengthen and keep you today and always for He loves, cares, and will take care of you. You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
In love and prayers,
The Paul Family (Starr and Starlett)

Reginald Grace, Sr.

October 9, 2024

Rest in peace. A life well lived; I will keep your family in my prayers.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

10

Viewing

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

New Light Missionary Baptist Church

650 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, LA

Oct

11

Viewing

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

New Light Missionary Baptist Church

650 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, LA

Oct

11

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Light Missionary Baptist Church

650 Blount Road, Baton Rouge, LA

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