James William Matthews Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 31, 2024, at the age of 99, James William Matthews Sr. (Rocky Mount, North Carolina) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James William Matthews Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Edd and Miley Bass Matthews; his wife Estelle; and his siblings, Bass Matthews, David Earl Matthews of Rocky Mount, NC, Jack Matthews of Fuquay Varina, NC, Jane Bass of Momeyer, NC and Stella Staley of Colonial Heights, VA..
He is survived by: his siblings-in-law, Serena Matthews and Paul Bass (Sue) of Momeyer, NC.; his children, Jill Jessup (Leo) of Rocky Mount, NC, Jamie Dollar (Ike) of Momeyer, NC, James "Jimmy" Matthews, Jr. (Connie) and Jerry Matthews (Mary) of Canton, GA.; his grandchildren, Tyler Jessup (Debbie) of Timberville, VA, Todd Jessup of Charleston, SC, April Walker (Brad) of Raleigh, NC, Caleb Dollar (Stacey) of Toano, VA, Isaac Dollar (Stephanie) of Morehead City, NC, Niki Montague (Josh) of Raleigh, NC, Susanne Matthews (Miguel) of Austin, TX, John Matthews (Jennifer) of Greenville, NC, Jensen Matthews (Jessica) of Holly Springs, GA, Jeremy, Jordan Matthews of Canton, GA and Jeania Flaherty (Shawn) of Concord, NC.; his great grandchildren, Emalyn Naihe (Kai) of Durham, NC, Abby Curinga (Joe) of Timberville, VA, Callan, McRae, Evie Jessup of Charleston, SC, Maya Walker of Raleigh, NC, Adia, Kayla, Samantha Dollar of Toano, VA, Jacob Sloan, Will, Finley Wilbanks of Raleigh, NC, J. W., Sammy, Andi Jo Matthews of Greenville, NC, Jack, Conner Flaherty of Concord, NC and Jenson "JJ" Reid, Jr. of Holly Springs, GA.; his great great grandchild Joey Curinga IV of Timberville, VA; his sister Jamie; his daughters, Saleta, Barbara, Bonita, Idexter, Tawanda, Arlene and Vicky; Pearl and Kailyn Naihe of Durham, NC..
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in James William's memory to Momeyer Baptist Church, 4967 Momeyer Way, Nashville, NC 27856.
