Dean Matthews Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dean Matthews of Andalusia, Alabama, born in Brooklyn, Alabama, who passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dean Matthews to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Edmund Demetrius Matthews Jr. and Ruby Dean Matthews; and his siblings, Dale Matthews and Dana Matthews Hartley. He is survived by : his wife Julia Brown Matthews; his children, Quinton Dean Matthews (Amy) and Katherine Matthews Odom (Kiel); his grandchildren, Mary Wellesley Matthews, William Dean Matthews, Matthew Palmer Odom, Elijah Blue Odom and John Michael Odom; and his brother Scott Matthews (Charlotte). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Southside Baptist Church, 1213 West Bypass, Andalusia, AL 36420.