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Darryl Matthews Obituary
MATTHEWS DARRYL COSTELLO MATTHEWS, SR. Suddenly on Thursday, April 15, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Tracey J. Hale; son, Darryl Costello Matthews, Jr.; his step-daughter, Alexandra E. Hale; mother, Betty Jean Chandler; sisters, Lajuan (William) Gayles- Selley, Linda (Lawrence) Gayles-Wolfe, LaShawn Johnson, Deborah and Sandra Matthews; brothers, Alonzo Shingler and Anthony Matthews; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. On Saturday, April 24, friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 2101 Shadyside Ave., Suitland, MD. Arrangements by MASON. www.robertgmason.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Darryl Matthews
Kali Monroe
May 12, 2010
I send my love and sympathies to the Matthews family and extended friends who loved Darryl. Tracey, you know that my heart is with you and that I am here whenever you need me. If I know nothing else of Darryl, I know that his love made you glow...and I pray that your memories keep you lit always. Love, Kiwi
Monica Wheeler
May 5, 2010
My condolences to the family. Although I never had the honor of meeting your loved one, I have met his wife Tracey a few years ago. Knowing the beautiful person she is, she found her equal in her husband. May the love of God comfort you.
LINDA GAYLES-WOLFE
May 3, 2010
You will be miss but you will always me a part of me tha'ts gone as I look up to the sky at night I just say he's with his Big brother and the are looking down on US, (LOVE ALWAYS YOU BIG SIS LINDA AKA PEANUT)
Kevin and Katrina Barbour
April 26, 2010
He is in the arms of the Lord now. Condolences to you and the family Tracey. God Bless.
Katrina and Kevin Barbour
Angela Wade
April 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to Tracey and Darryl's entire family. Darryl was like a little brother to me and I'm going to miss him deeply. He always knew how to make you laugh.
Sonja Monroe
April 25, 2010
Tracey, Darryl Jr. and the remainder of Darryl's friends and family I will continue to keep you uplifted in prayer. May God continue to give you comfort during this time and the strength to carry on knowing that living life to the fullest, as I understand Darryl did, is the best way to keep his memory alive. Celebrate his life and memory and in this way each day he remains with you.
Cyndi Thomas
April 24, 2010
To my Sister Tracey, my heart felt prayers and love goes out to you and the family. (((((Tracey))))) Love you, Cyndi Thomas
Michael Bijou
April 24, 2010
On behalf of the Southern Maryland Posse Riderz MC family you have our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. We had the honor of sharing his birthday last year at TGIF in Greenbelt last year. Darryl you will be greatly missed. Ride into the gates of Heaven my brother.
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Quinton Weddington
April 24, 2010
Condolences to the Matthews family. Stay humble and remember friends will always be in your corner.
Rosalind Miller
April 24, 2010
Dingo~
Today is a day of mixed emotions.. the selfish side of me is continuously asking WHY.. but I know that God called you home for a reason... You now have your wings... fly safely my Deay Friend and Rest Peacefully~
LaDonna Starke
April 24, 2010
My deepest condolences go to the family in their time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family . I miss you uncle Darryl
April 23, 2010
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMLY WE WILL MISS U BRO AND MAY GOD BLESS THE FAM
Jerome Pimble
April 23, 2010
I WILL MISS U UNCLE DARRYL AND U ALWAYS HAD EVERYONE LAUGHING AND U WILL BE MISS.. LOVE U UNCLE DARRYL
Shaleka Ford
April 23, 2010
Do not look at him as he is gone away. He is just on a ALL EXPENSE PAID HEAVENLY VACTION PAID FOR BY NO OTHER THAN JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF!!!!!! BE-BLESSED YOU ALL
August Pitt
April 23, 2010
Darryl was a caring, genuine guy. My sincerest condolences to his family and all those who loved him. Cherish his memory and know that living on with a deeper appreciation of life, love, and all of life's blessings is the best way to honor him.
Dana Robinson
April 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and all those who were blessed to know Darryl. May those special memories of Darryl comfort you; and your love for him live forever in your hearts.
Harmony Foston-May
April 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with my sister, Tracey, and the entire family during their time of sorrow. May you all find comfort in each other, peace and understanding in the days to come. Rest in peace, Darryl.
Georgette Jones
April 23, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your lost...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Butta
April 23, 2010
On behalf of SilverStarsMSC I send our deepest love and condolences. We continue to pray that God keep your family/friends and help get thru this hard time. Dingo you are greatly missed but God is an awesome God that does not make mistakes and you had a purpose on higher grounds. You got your wings so try not to fly too fast cause we will not go faster than our angels can fly....
LaKeisha Washington
April 23, 2010
I extend my deepest condolences to Darryl's entire family. Darryl was an awesone friend to me and I will miss him dearly.
Tonya Gordon
April 23, 2010
Dingo,
Your loving character will be greatly missed along with your bright smile. No words can express how dear you are to so many people. Your life and memories are our forever blessings and instilled in our hearts for eternity. May the Lord strengthen and heal your family in this time of your earthly loss but we will meet again in Heaven some day. Love You Dingo!!!
Brigette Dunn
April 23, 2010
There will never be another as kind, giving, fun-loving and genuine as you. You will be missed!!
Akila Charles
April 23, 2010
I will miss you soo much. You were a great friend and even greater person overall. You will truly be missed! My Heart goes out to the family.
Helen Nesbitt
April 23, 2010
On behalf of DC Sportbike Riders, we extend our condolences to the family during this difficult time. -- Quiet1
Rita Goodwine
April 23, 2010
To Ms. Betty & Family!
May GOD continue to give you strength during your grief of your lost one.
Tina Walter
April 23, 2010
I want to off my deepest condolences to the family in their time of loss. I would also like to offer prayers of peace and comfort for the months and years to come.
Tara Bell
April 23, 2010
Hey Big Bro I didn't get a chance to meet but Loved you anyway for the happiness you brought to my sis Tracey. May you rest in peace and may my Sissy find comfort in knowing that she will see you again one day. My sincerest, heartfelt condolences to all of the family and friends.
Stephanie Hofinger
April 23, 2010
Tracey: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sonja Anderson
April 23, 2010
Sending prayers, condolences, and lots of Hugs.
DeAnna Newman
April 23, 2010
To my sister Tracey, Darryl Jr. and the remainder of the family, I will continue to keep you in prayer.
Linda Hilliard
April 23, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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