Thomas Edward Matthews's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Van, Texas

Thomas Edward Matthews

July 23, 2025

Van, Texas

Thomas Edward Matthews's obituary , Passed away on July 23, 2025 in Van, Texas

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Thomas Edward Matthews

July 23, 2025

Van, Texas

Thomas Edward Matthews Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 23, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Thomas Edward Matthews of Van, Texas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas Edward Matthews or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John B Matthews and Goldie Noland Matthews of Moundsville, WV; his stepmother Catheryn Payne Matthews (San Antonio) of Mena; his siblings, Bob Matthews and Mary Goodrich; and his daughters, Brenda Yvonne Matthews and Karen Elizabeth Beard.

He is survived by: his wife Alice; his son Alan; his grandchildren, Emily Yvonne and John Thomas Beard; his brother Charles Norman Matthews; his cousin Robert Lee Noland; his siblings-in-law, Lila Nation and Van Nation (Betty); and also, David and Neill Ray Glenn.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (4600 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Williams Funeral Directors



Fri

Aug 01

Graveside service

10:00 AM

Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
4600 N Belt Line Rd, Sunnyvale, TX 75182

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