Obituary of Jesse Lee Matthews

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