Walter Matthews, Jr.
August 31, 1927 ~ October 9, 2003
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville ~ Walter Matthews, Jr., 76, of Asheville, died Thursday, October 9, 2003 in a local hospital.
A native of Wake County, NC, he had been a resident of Buncombe County since 1963 and was a son of the late Walter Johnson Matthews and Florence Stephens Matthews.
Mr. Matthews retired in 1990 as an electrician from Ball Brothers. He also was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict having earned a Purple Heart medal, 1st Oakleaf Cluster, Korean Service, Bronze Star, Army of Occupation and World War II Victory medals.
He was a charter member of South Buncombe Baptist Church having served as chairman of deacons. He served communion to the residents of The Oaks and Aston Park Health Care Center.
Survivors include his wife, Georgia Miller Matthews; two sons, Bruce Matthews and his wife, Kathy and Paul Matthews and his wife, Ashley, all of Asheville; four grandchildren, Chris, Leslie, Craig and Tara; a sister, Gladys M. Wicker of Sanford and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at South Buncombe Baptist Church with Revs. Barry Fisher and Mike Willoughby officiating. Interment will immediately follow in New Salem Cemetery with military graveside rites to be conducted by the Erwin High School ROTC.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 7:00 - 8:30 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road.
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Georgia, Bruce, Kathy, and family, we express our heart felt condolences in the loss of Walter. I know that you will miss him greatly, but he is walking with Jesus now and signing with the angels. May God be with you during this time, and know that if you need anything, please feel free to call on us.
Your friends,
Arlo and Arleen Jennings
I WORKED WITH WALT AT BALL FOR 30 YEARS. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND WILL BE STRONGLY MISSED. MY HEART GOES OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Dear Grandad,
I wish circumstances were different during your time of passing. The pass few years I had the honor of knowing you and I guess being somewhat related have been the best years of my life.
All of my family sends there love, and will all truly miss you.
Good Bye Old Buddy…. I Love You…
Charlie & I were out of town and did not hear of Walter’s passing until today (Tuesday the 14th).
We both met Walter at Ball Corp. and when we married I had to quit, but Charlie worked with Walter until his retirement. We visited Walter a couple of times to look at his animals and Charlie & Walter called one another occasionally.
Walter was one of the sweetest men I ever met. He had a smile for everyone and sometimes you could tell mischief was in the air by his grin.
Walter will be greatly missed. Undoubtedly the Lord is gathering in his roses.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Charlie & Lorraine Thomas
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, Paul. I know this is a difficult time but time does heal our wounds and then you will again be able to remember and cherish the wonderful memories of your father. I’m not sure if your mother will remember but she and my mother bowled together many years ago, Nita Quinn. In any event, mother sends her sympathy for your loss.