Donald Mathews's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Donald Mathews

February 13, 1938 - January 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Donald Mathews's obituary , Passed away on January 4, 2026 in Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Russell Funeral Service

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Donald Mathews

February 13, 1938 - January 4, 2026 (87 years old)

Winston Salem, North Carolina

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Donald Mathews Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 4, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Donald Mathews (Winston Salem, North Carolina). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Mathews to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen L. Matthews and James R. Lewis; his grandparents, Alice and William Matthews; his wife Claudia Virginia Mathews; his great-aunt Mary Love; his aunt Mary Etter Lewis; his brother Ira "June" Matthews; and his great grandchild Tristan Mathews, Jr..

He is survived by: his daughters, Denise A. Mathews of Winston-Salem, Monique A. Cannon (Michael) of Winston-Salem and Dawn S. Mathews of Winston-Salem; his grandchildren, Tristan Mathews Sr., Derrica Mathews, Timothy Mathews, Danielle Jeffries, Clifton Jeffries, IV, Christopher Jeffries, Alexander Jeffries, Jaden Kearse, Jala Kearse and Jalaya Kearse; and his great grandchildren, Triziyha Mathews, Mycah Stevens, Myair Stevens, Tri'mya Mathews, Kailynd Bustos and Torriah Kelly-Mathews. He is also survived by two nieces; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Russell Funeral Service



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Russell Funeral Home Chapel
822 Carl Russell Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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Jan 23

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822 Carl Russell Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

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