Jessie "James" Matthews- Send Condolences
October 30, 2011
Jessie "James" Matthews
Jessie ‘James’ Matthews, 79, passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 30, 2011, at Nash General Hospital. James was born in Nash County on Feb. 3, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Matthews and Iva Winstead Matthews, his son Daniel Matthews, his grandson James (Jamie) Clarence Brake, Jr., and his brother Roger Matthews.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Cooper Matthews; his children, Ronnie (Gale) Matthews of Nashville, Glenn (Denise) Matthews of Whitakers, Ann (Phillip) Wilmoth of Jonesville; five grandchildren, Rhonda (Chet) Osterhoudt, Shawn (Thomas) Andrews, Jonathan (Ashley) Matthews, Samantha (David) Stevey, and Bryan (Natasha) Pollard; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers, Guilford Matthews and Winston Matthews; sisters, Lois Jean Farmer and Margaret Mayo; and special cousin/friend Bobbie Lee (Jean) Matthews.
In the past, James enjoyed taking aerial photography with the late Charlie Killebrew. More recently, he and his wife spent their semi-retirement working together at the local Piggly Wiggly on W. Thomas St. in Rocky Mount. They enjoyed visiting the NC mountains and attending gospel music singings in Kenly, NC. James’ unique humor and playfulness will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Nashville, NC will be held Wed., Nov. 2nd at 1:00 p.m., with Rev. Walt Cooper conducting funeral services at 2:30 p.m.; burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will also receive visits at the home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Skill Creations, 811 Western Blvd., Tarboro, NC 27886.
Sending thoughts and prayers for your family. May love lift you Bryan Pollard. You are such a blessing.
Leisa DeVore
leisadevore@yahoo.com
I love u grandaddy. I miss u so much
Bryan pollard
heres_1_4_ya@yahoo.com
James Matthews will be missed by all. He was a great 'Husband',
'Father', 'Grandfather', and 'Friend'.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Rob Moore
rrmoore1980@aol.com
Hi, I am Lois Matthews Farmer's neighbor. I am sorry for your loss. May God Bless his family.
Lonnie Lorbacher
lon63@earthlink.net
We are so very sorry to hear of James's passing. It has been so long since we all were together. Life has taken us all in different directions but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
James is my double first cousin. All of us played, worked and worshiped together for years as we grew up on the farm. Then our lives took us in many directions but I will never forget our good times and our love for one another. He will be greatly missed
"Eternal rest grant unto James, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen."
Nell Killette
nkillette@nc.rr.com
Ronnie and Gale: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. If we can do anything for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
William and Angie Sullivan
angie@wpc.net