Paul Ray Matthews Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Paul Ray Matthews of Lawrence, Kansas, who passed away on August 11, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul Ray Matthews to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul A. Matthews and Lillie M. Matthews (Mills); his uncle Norman; his aunt Metta Matthews; his sister Kay Matthews; and his in-laws, Dick, Cynthia Eaker, Bobby, Nina Eaker, Jimmy Eaker, Terry Elam and Carl Yamnitz.

He is survived by: his son Michael Wayne Matthews; his wife Dorothy Matthews; his son Eric Matthews; his daughter-in-law Tracy Matthews; his grandsons, Alexander, William and Henry; his sisters, Sue Matthews and Bev Bequette; his siblings-in-law, Les Bequette, Joyce Yamnitz, Carol Elam and Martha Eaker; his cousin Sheila Powell; Elizabeth Matthews. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Air Force Aid Society (afas.org).