1930
Charles
2014
Charles H Matthews
June 6, 1930 — June 25, 2014
BISHOP CHARLES MATTHEWS
ADAIRSVILLE, GA: Bishop Charles H. Matthews Sr., age 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2014. As an ordained minister with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), he served as a full-time missionary for 8 years to two countries – Barbados and Kiribati (Gilbert Islands). Also, Rev. Matthews pastored several churches in many states – including TN, SC, GA, AL, PA, MS, and VA. He pastored the Mountain View Church of God in Bryant, AL from 1990-1995, where he retired from pastoring. For several years after that, he and his wife Eloise traveled to 38 different countries on short-term mission trips, lasting for months at a time. Most recently, he was a member of the Erwin Hill Church of God in Calhoun, GA. He attended Bible Training School in Sevierville, TN, as well as Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He received his Master’s Degree in Theology from the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN. Besides traveling, Charles enjoyed golfing, fishing, and was a avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents John L. & Ruthie B. Matthews; two brothers Mark and E. Jack Matthews; two sisters Mary Mac Matthews and Earline Butler.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years Eloise Matthews; children Charles H. Matthews Jr. (Sandy Lima), Valerie Ruth Matthews Pearson (Steve), Paul Stephen Matthews (Marlana), Debbie Matthews Evans (Scott); six grandchildren Skylar Pearson (Jacqueline), Josh Matthews (Tiffany) , Trent Pearson, Cameron Matthews, Lexie Evans, and Jensen Evans; one great-grandchild Kelton Pearson; several nieces, nephews, cousins; host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM EDT Friday, June 27, 2014 at Mountain View Church of God with Reverend Brad Bridges officiating. Burial will follow Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Harden’s Chapel Cemetery in Lyons, GA.
Visitation will be held Thursday 5PM ~ 8PM EDT at the Moore Funeral home in Bryant, AL; Friday 10AM ~ 11AM EDT at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilbert Islands Mission, %Church of God World Missions, P. O. Box 8016, Cleveland, TN 37320, Project # 065-0053.
Please leave your memories and prayer at www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com .
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, AL.
ADAIRSVILLE, GA: Bishop Charles H. Matthews Sr., age 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2014. As an ordained minister with the Church of God (Cleveland, TN), he served as a full-time missionary for 8 years to two countries – Barbados and Kiribati (Gilbert Islands). Also, Rev. Matthews pastored several churches in many states – including TN, SC, GA, AL, PA, MS, and VA. He pastored the Mountain View Church of God in Bryant, AL from 1990-1995, where he retired from pastoring. For several years after that, he and his wife Eloise traveled to 38 different countries on short-term mission trips, lasting for months at a time. Most recently, he was a member of the Erwin Hill Church of God in Calhoun, GA. He attended Bible Training School in Sevierville, TN, as well as Lee University in Cleveland, TN. He received his Master’s Degree in Theology from the Church of God Theological Seminary in Cleveland, TN. Besides traveling, Charles enjoyed golfing, fishing, and was a avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents John L. & Ruthie B. Matthews; two brothers Mark and E. Jack Matthews; two sisters Mary Mac Matthews and Earline Butler.
Survivors include his loving wife of 64 years Eloise Matthews; children Charles H. Matthews Jr. (Sandy Lima), Valerie Ruth Matthews Pearson (Steve), Paul Stephen Matthews (Marlana), Debbie Matthews Evans (Scott); six grandchildren Skylar Pearson (Jacqueline), Josh Matthews (Tiffany) , Trent Pearson, Cameron Matthews, Lexie Evans, and Jensen Evans; one great-grandchild Kelton Pearson; several nieces, nephews, cousins; host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM EDT Friday, June 27, 2014 at Mountain View Church of God with Reverend Brad Bridges officiating. Burial will follow Saturday, June 28, 2014 in Harden’s Chapel Cemetery in Lyons, GA.
Visitation will be held Thursday 5PM ~ 8PM EDT at the Moore Funeral home in Bryant, AL; Friday 10AM ~ 11AM EDT at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gilbert Islands Mission, %Church of God World Missions, P. O. Box 8016, Cleveland, TN 37320, Project # 065-0053.
Please leave your memories and prayer at www.moorefuneralhometrenton.com .
Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, Bryant, AL.
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