It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Eugene E. Matthews of New Castle, Delaware, who passed away at the age of 83, on May 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Walter Matthews and Hattie Matthews (Miller); his wife Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Matthews; and his sister Charlotte Ansalvish. He is survived by : his children, Vivian Dillon (John), Monica Rodkey (Brian), Carrie Kitto (Dave), Gene Matthews (Colleen) and Scott Matthews (Angela); and his siblings, Gloria Stucker (Ned), Mert Matthews and Irene Ellsworth. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Smiley's name to the Christiana Care Heart and Vascular Center, 4755 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19718 or online by clicking here or to the William Penn High School Wrestling Booster, 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes