Lake Waldo Matthews Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Lake Waldo Matthews of Franklinville, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 23, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Lake Waldo has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Matthews and Lizzie Elizabeth Reives Matthews; his siblings, Dorothy Green, Tony Matthews and James 'T-Bone' Matthews; and his niece Toni Marie Matthews.
He is survived by: his close friend Bobbie Jean Graham; his brothers, Randy Lee Matthews of Liberty and David Lynn Matthews of Greensboro; and his sister-in-law Martha Matthews of Franklinville. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 5:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Loflin Funeral Home Chapel (147 Coleridge Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316).
