Charles Matthews Obituary

In loving memory of Charles Matthews (Stockbridge, Georgia), born in Manhattan, New York, who departed this world on May 18, 2026 at the age of 99. Charles leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Matthews to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charlie Matthews and Ann Harris; his wife Joyce V. Bough; and his child Jocelyn A. Matthews. He is survived by: his children, Shelley Matthews-DeWese, Charles Matthews and Chai Matthews; his grandchildren, Joyce DeWese-White, Summer DeWese, Charles Earl Matthews and Nullissa DeWese-Browne; his great grandchildren, Ayanna DeWese, Breanna Ward, Britni Ward, Brielle Ward, Aaron White, Brynae Ward, Charlotte Victoria Matthews, Noa Browne and Zhuri Browne; his niece Barbara Mims-Gray; his great-niece Shannon Gray-Whitson; and his great-nephew Allen Gray.