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Eldridge Matthews Obituary
Graveside services for Eldridge H. Matthews, 84, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery. He died Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Eldridge was born on August 31, 1928 in Robertson County, TN, the son of John Henry and Lula Lorene (Truelove) Matthews.
He was a journeymen electrotyper.
He was a union treasurer, a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and an associate member of VFW.
He married Mary Inez Hayes on March 1, 1947 in Georgia. She preceded him in death in 1963. He later married Diana Day in 1967 and they later divorced.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Matthews, Oregonia, OH, Michael Allen Matthews, Dayton, OH, Greg Matthews, Boulder, CO; two grandsons, Jeff Matthews, Champaign, IL; Wesley Matthews, Spring Valley, OH; two great grandchildren, Lauren Matthews, Gwyndolyn Matthews; and one brother-in-law, Don Barnett, Lawrence. He was also preceded in death by one sister, D. Nadine Barnett; and brother, Cecil Larry Matthews.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eldridge Matthews
May 4, 2013
May you have peace in your time of need
May 1, 2013
we love and miss all of you guys.
I will forever treasure the times we spent at Piney campgorund here in TN every fall with Matt, Nadine ,Don,Debbie and Jerry.
all the stories that were told around the campfires each night, we looked forward to it every year.
Uncle Matt made forever memories that will never be forgotten.
I can only imagine the catching up and story telling that is going on in Heaven these days between Mom,Dad,brothers and sister.
please stay in touch.
Love,
Rhonda and Mike Peck
April 26, 2013
May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.
Joyce
April 26, 2013
I was Mr Matthews mail carrier for 14yra until my recent retirement.He always had a friendly wave whether he was walking,mowing or sitting on the porch. So sorry for your loss.
Joyce (Hayes) Frazier & Family
April 26, 2013
Jerry, Debbie, and Mike,
So sorry to hear of your loss. His picture above brings back fond memories of visiting you guys in Dayton when we were children. Love to you all, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days ahead.
David McDowell & Family
April 26, 2013
Jerry, Mike & Debbie,
I'm so sad to hear that Uncle Eldridge has passed. Its comforting to know you were there with him. You all are in my prayers.
April 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss.
This is a sad day for me.
I worked with Matt & will forever
remember our talks. He talked proudly of his family and had so many interesting stories. I will miss you my friend.
Patti & Roger Brown
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