ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: MATTHEWS, EARL, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Morgan City and Franklin, La.

Died Friday, January 21, 2011

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MATTHEWS, EARL, SR.
(October 24, 1916 - January 21, 2011)

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Earl Matthews, Sr., a native and resident of Franklin, died Friday, Jan 21st at 
1:50 PM at his residence.

Visitation will be held Friday, Jan 28th at Park Ave Church of Christ on 321 7th 
St. Franklin, La., 70538 from 10:00 AM until funeral at 2:00 PM. Burial in the 
Franklin Cemetery.

Earl leaves to cherish his memories, his six sons, Clarence Charles Matthews of 
Indianoplis, In., Reginald Paul Matthews of Battle Creek, Mi., Leonard John 
Matthews of Houston, Tx., Earl Matthews, Jr. and Gerald Lynn Matthews both of 
Atlanta, Ga., and Phillip Morris Brown of Wilwaukee, Wi; one daughter, Billie 
Jean Matthews-Delasbour of Franklin; twelve grandchldren, eight great 
grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, John Matthews and Rebecca Latham 
Matthews, and his wife, Ida Mae Petrie-Matthews.

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