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Obituary of Jesse Lee Matthews
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Jesse Lee Matthews Obituary
April 5, 1952 - June 14, 2024
Brother Jesse Lee Matthews was born on April 5, 1952 to Willie Gant and Eva
Matthews. He was baptized at an early age and was a proud graduate of
Chaneyville High School, class of 1970. In 1972, Jesse was united in holy
matrimony with the late Lois Matthews. Their union was blessed with one
son. Jesse, affectionately known as "Hank," enjoyed a fulfilling career as a
truck driver for Georgia Pacific until his retirement.
Brother Matthews memory and legacy will be cherished by his son,
Jaworski Matthews, Sr., daughter in law, Lakeitha Anthony, and four
grandchildren; Jaworski Matthews, Jr., Javaughn Matthews, Jurnee
Matthews, and Jenesis Matthews. Five sisters; Sara Matthews (Michael),
Loretta Bradford (Michael), Reatha Wright, Betty Wright Collins (Donald),
and Lorrine Brown Hayes. Five brothers; Robert Perkins, Frank Matthews
(Linda), Kina Wright, Sr. (Dyvar), Ernest Wright (Iness), and Morris Wright
(Margret). One sister in law, Paula Richardson, and four brother in laws, Jesse
Richardson, Jr., Bernard Richardson, Sr. (Lorene), Alvin Richardson (Linda),
and Dennis Richardson, Sr. (Chermane). His legacy of love will continue
through his three godchildren: Dionne Washington, Jalesia Hamilton, and
Trinnedy Holliday. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces,
nephews, and friends, whom he inspired, motivated, and celebrated at every
opportunity.
Brother Jesse Matthews will be welcomed in Heaven by his parents Willie
Gant and Eva Matthews, his wife, Lois Matthews., and three siblings; Johnny
Perkins, Willie Mae Perkins-Hitchens, and Richard Matthews
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