Donald Matthews

Donald Matthews, age 82 of Flowery Branch, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness.


Mr.Matthews was born March 29, 1932 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Lester Jackson Matthews and Nancy Faye Smitley Matthews. He was a retired truck driver for Crete Carrier Corporation. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Dan Matthews and Jack Matthews; sister, Evelyn.


Mr. Matthews is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Jean Matthews of Flowery Branch; son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Brenda Anderson of Ohio; son, Donald Matthews of Tennessee; son and daughter-in-law, Dwayne and Malinda Matthews of Flowery Branch; son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Debbie Matthews of Tennessee; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Larry McDanniells of Tennessee; son, Jack Matthews; son, Terry Matthews; 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruth Ann, Nancy and Billy Fay.


A private celebration of his life will be held at a later date.


Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.

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