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Submitted: 2/7/21 • Approved: 2/7/21 • Last Updated: 2/10/21 • R1363654-G0-S3
United States Army
Vietnam
March 19, 1945 - February 5, 2021
Purple Heart
Ronald Cornelius Matthews husband of Carolyn S (Miller) Matthews whom he wed in 1964. Ronald Cornelius Matthews son of Orville Duren Matthews and Lucy E (Davis) Matthews.
**obituary
Ronald C Matthews
March 19, 1945 - February 5, 2021
Ronald C. Matthews, 75 of Walnut Ridge, died February 5, 2021 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born March 19, 1945 in Denton; son of the late, Dueren and Lucy Davis Matthews. Ronald was united in marriage to Carolyn S. Miller in 1964. In 1968 he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a Machinist for J.I. Case Company and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed playing the Guitar, Singing, and listening to Blue Grass Music. Besides his beloved family he had a love for Hot Rods and Stock Cars.
Preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Melvin Ray Matthews.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of the home; one son, Tim (Danielle Bowen) Matthews of Washington, IL; three step-granchildren, Ember Bowen, Jesslyn Sours and Skyler Sours; three great step-grandson’s, Jayce Anderson, Aydenn and Jentry Dean; and many other relatives and friends.
Graveside service with Military Honors will be Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 12 P.M. in the Oak Forrest Cemetery with Bro. Harold Russell officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Obituary provided through Bryan Funeral Home Hoxie, Lawrence County, Arkansas. Published 07 Feb 2021 © 2021 Bryan Funeral Home
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