Donald M. Matthews' Obituary
Donald Marvis Matthews, age 79, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Christus Good Shepard in Longview.
He was born October 4, 1940 in Dover, Fl to the late Lester Matthews and Myrtie Owens.
Donald was a retired Veteran who served in the Army for 23 years. He was the Food Service Director at Good Shepard for 13 years and later opened a business, Bargain Phones.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Chong Matthews, son Anthony Matthews, daughter Jennifer Matthews, daughter Louisa Robertson and son-in-law Laramie Robertson, and 5 grandchildren Andrew, Ayden, Emma, Larissa, and Stella.
Viewing will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 4pm-8pm at Rader Funeral Home in Longview. Funeral services will be the next day, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 10am in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home, Longview with interment to follow at Rosewood Park.
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