Robert Franklin Matthews Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Franklin Matthews of Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on May 14, 2026 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Thelma Matthews (Daugherty); his wife Gail Matthews; his father Charles Matthews; his brother Larry Matthews; and his siblings-in-law, Joe Thomas, Nancy Matthews and Judy Zeigler.
He is survived by: his children, Lisa Carroll of Neoga, Robin Lynne Wright (Dedrick Morris) of Springfield, Shelly Jo Matthews of Mattoon, Robert "Matt" Matthews Jr. (Carla) of Mattoon and Charles Matthews of Port St; his sister Sharon Matthews of Mattoon, Illinois; and his sister-in-law Jane Thomas of Albany, Georgia.. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Chapel (2330 Shawnee Dr, Charleston, IL 61920). A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 22nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Matthews family in care of Shelly Matthews, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
