Beloved son of Eleanor Matthews; father of three sons: Reginald Vernon Matthews Jr., Justin William Matthews (Shirli), Christopher Charles Matthews (Amy Rose); a daughter LaToyia Deniece Jones; grandchildren Jai'Lee Nicole Matthews, Jacob William Matthews, Courtlyn Marie Coggins. Zion Alan Matthews (deceased); sisters Sharon Brown (Monte'); Revea Michelle Pryor (Thomas), Amy Alane Lee (Ron); a brother-in-law Dondi Ray Jones (Janet).

Mr. Matthews' wife Cheryl passed on the same date.

JOINT VIEWING on Friday, Sept. 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (calling hours 5:00-7:00). JOINT WAKE and SERVICE on Saturday, Sep 21, 9:00 a.m. at Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church, 1161 E 105th St.