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Victor Matthews Obituary

MATTHEWS, Victor B. III, 48, went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gailya L. Matthews; and his sister, Scarlett L. Matthews. He is survived by his father, Victor B. Matthews, Jr.; his uncle, Donald W. Matthews, and several cousins. Victor worked as a Marina Guest Service Associate at Coles Point Marina and was previously employed as a Sales Representative at Gloucester Toyota. He graduated from Orange County High School where he played for both the football and wrestling teams. Victor was an avid skateboarder, loved fishing and boating as well as dogs. He participated in the water ski team and swim team while living in the Lake of the Woods community in Fredericksburg, VA.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2024, at Bliley's Staples Mill Chapel 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A graveside ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Wesleybury United Methodist Church Cemetery 3071 Theta Mill, Gladys, VA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation in memory of Victor.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jun. 9, 2024.

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Jacqueline Matthews

June 14, 2024

So sorry to read Victor about the passing of your son! I'm Jacqueline Matthews
my husband Stuart Matthews passed on October 14, 2022. I'm also sorry to learn that your wife and daughter have passed also. If you would like to contact me, my # is 804-514-3300. I still miss Stuart everyday. It's mighty lonely if you're living by yourself. I'll keep you in my prayers, take care.

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Wesleybury United Methodist Church Cemetery

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