Eddie D. Matthews of Monroe passed away on July 14, 2020 after a courageous battle with bone cancer. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on September 16, 1934 to the late Eddie Crawford and Blanche Peebles Matthews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Matthews is predeceased by a son, Robert Cliff Matthews.
Mr. Matthews is survived by Kimberly Matthews (Daughter), Debra Matthews (Granddaughter), Bentley Welch (Great Grandson) and Eddie Matthews, Jr. (Son) & Wife, Mary-Beth and Samantha Ketchie (Granddaughter).
There will be a graveside service at Sharon Memorial Park (5716 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212) at 11:00am on Saturday, July 25, 2020.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Eddie D. Matthews, Sr. to the following organizations:
Christian Women's Job Corps of Union County, P.O. Box 596, Monroe, NC 28110
Mill Creek Baptist Church, 5417 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110
Dorcas Ministries (Suzy Rogers) P.O. Box 574, Monroe, NC 28111
Childrens Attention Home, P.O. Box 2912, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Shriners Hospital for Children 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
