John C. Matthews

Growing up in Louisiana John worked offshore in the oilfield but spent most of his life in the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry. For many years he worked as an educational director teaching small engine schools on Briggs & Stratton engines. Once he moved his family from Louisiana to Texas in the summer of 1982, he worked in sales. He worked selling small engines, parts, and equipment. He cared for the dealership customers he had always saying that “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” He built many lifelong friendships and business relationships on this motto.

John also worked for the Comal County Sheriff's Office as a reserve officer patrolling the Canyon Lake and River Road areas.

He attended St. Thomas Catholic Church and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus.

He retired in 2005.

John married the love of his life Janet Kay on January 25,1964 and they were married for 41 years before her passing.

John’s biggest hobby was bass fishing. He loved fishing tournaments and spending all spare time on the water. He also enjoyed watching his grandkids grow up and play sports. He was a jokester and shared that with most he met.

Surviving family includes daughter in law Joelle Matthews of Spring Branch; children Wayman Matthews and wife Teresa of Gracemont OK, Christopher Matthews and wife Brandie of Cypress, Alisha Stanley and husband Gordon of Canyon Lake; grandchildren Laci Belcher, Taylor Matthews and wife Baylee, Hunter Sims and husband Patrick, Chasity Srader and husband John, Paityn Matthews, Regan Baade and husband Asher, Noah Matthews, Charleigh Matthews, Morgan Matthews, Shannon Hulsey and husband Tony, Kaylin Stanley, Dalton Stanley; great grandchildren Brooks Sims, Presley Sims, Denver Srader, Audrey Hulsey, and baby boy Baade due in February; brother Timothy Matthews of Custer SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Janet Kay Matthews; parents Peyton and Verna Matthews; sisters Barbara Matthews and Ann Matthews; son Robert (Bobby) Dale Matthews; granddaughters Matison Stanley and Harper Matthews.

A rosary will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church located at 180 St Thomas Dr. Canyon Lake, TX on January 12th at 6:00pm. Graveside services will be held at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park located at 2951 TX-46 New Braunfels, TX on January 13th at 10:00am. After graveside services there will be a Celebration of Life held at VFW Post 8800 located at 7755 FM-2673 Canyon Lake, TX.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in John’s memory to Reel Recovery at reelrecovery.org or by calling (800) 699-4490.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ZoellerFuneralHm.com for the Matthews family.