Leo Jack Matthews
November 1, 1932 ~ March 26, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Leo Jack Matthews, 80, of Laurel Park Drive, Arden, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center in Asheville.
Mr. Matthews was born in Jackson, MI, son of the late Leo G. and Leone W. Matthews.
Jack was a Navy veteran, and a 27-year employee of Walker Mfg. Co. He moved from Jackson to Arden in 1972. He was active with the UAW in Jackson, and advocated for worker's rights throughout his career. He served as Supervisor of Quality Control at the Arden plant. More recently, he owned and operated a photo business on Charlotte St. in Asheville.
He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and was active with the Cursillo Movement.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Monica S. Matthews; a daughter, Julie N. Matthews, Hendersonville; three sons, Timothy M. Matthews, Mark R. Matthews (Jane), and Brian D. Matthews, Asheville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Christopher Leo Matthews.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Fr. C. Morris Boyd, D.Min., at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
As Jack’s son Tim’s ex wife, mother of Jack’s grandson Steven (and great grandson Ian), I wish to express to express our deepest sympathy and condolences.
We are neighbors of Mr. Matthews and wanted to express our condolences in the loss of a really good neighbor. My mom (Betty Ward) and I as well as our church have been praying for healing for Mr. Matthews this past week. We know God heard our prayers but decided to bring Mr. Matthews home where there is no sickness and pain. We will be praying for the family especially Mrs. Matthews. We know you will miss him dearly. Know we are here if you need us. We have been neighbors for over 30 years and he was always so very nice to us as the rest of the family. May God give you the strength in the days to come. Julie, we are praying for you also, I lost my dad and know how hard it is. One day we’ll be reunited together again in heaven. May God Bless your family during this difficult time. Teressa Warren and mother Betty Ward
Monica & Family. We are so sorry to hear about Jack. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack & Colleen
Deepest Sympathy and Condolences.
Our Hearts and Prayers Go Out To You All.
From The Marks Family
Jack has a wonderful attitude towards life and was always a pleasure when we saw him. We are thinking of you Monica and praying.
Love,
Cindy & Keith
Monica,
I’m really sorry to learn of your loss. You and Jack were a great help to me as I was going through RCIA a couple of years ago; I was thinking of you two as I attended the Easter vigil tonight.
My condolences,
Jeff
Monica,
I am thinking of you and your family.
I felt like I knew Jack since we worked together at Walker Mfg. for several years. He was always so kind and pleasant. Then I met you later at CMD and you are just the same (very sweet, kind, and thoughtful). I totally understand what you are going through and if I can do anything for you, please let me know. I love you!
Monica. there are 1200 nuna praying for Jack, you and your family. Love and prayers, Sr. Mike
Monica and family,
Our deepest condolences to you, our neighbors, in this time of your great sorrow. May God give you the strength you need to deal with your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks to you and Jack for all you have done for us.
My sympathy to the Matthews Family. I first met Mr. Matthews when Mark and I were in college. Then I used to stop in the photo shop for many years to say ‘hi’ to Mark. He was always pleasant and a family man. It is hard to lose such a dear family member. Thoughts and prayers from the Thompson family.
Monica-
We were so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Our prayers go out for you and your family.
Sally & Ron
Monica and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time and in the days to come. We enjoyed Jack’s wit, his smile, but, most of all, we admired his strong faith, his caring for others, and his neverending quest for knowledge. Our time spent with Jack gave us joy renewed, and made our faith stronger in so many ways. May God’s peace, loving memories, and the knowledge that Jack loved Our Lord carry you through this journey. Our love, Jenny and Harold
Monica, I was so sorry to hear about Jack. Even though I never had the good fortune to meet him in person, I felt like I knew him over the years that I worked with you at CMD. I know he will be missed by so many.