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Official Obituary of

Lowell Matthews Sr.

May 27, 1926 ~ June 16, 2023 (age 97) 97 Years Old

Lowell Matthews Sr. Obituary

Lowell Eugene Matthews Sr. was born on May 27, 1926, in Atlanta, Georgia to William and Ocie Lee Hunter Matthews. Lowell relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee in his youth.

Lowell was an Army veteran and an elder in his church. He had a sweet tooth and enjoyed watching cowboy shows on TV. His nieces and nephews affectionately referred to him as "Uncle," while his step-grandchildren called him "Granddaddy." Lowell was greatly cherished by his loved ones.

Lowell was preceded in death by wife: Thelma P. Matthews, son: Lowell E. Matthews Jr.,Brothers: Homer, Robert, and James Matthews, Sisters: Rubye Matthews, and Anita M. Drake, Sister-in-law: Geraldine Matthews, Stepdaughter: Sadia Straton, Nieces: Elizabeth Matthews, Harriet M. Jenkins, and Audrey M. Andrews, Nephews: James Matthews, and Gerald Matthews. and 4 Great Nephews.

Lowell E. Matthews leaves to cherish his memory daughter: Ann Davis, of Gary, IN: Nieces: Joyce D. (caregiver) Guinn, and Linda M. Brabson, both of Knoxville, TN, Sheila M. Phillips, of Chattanooga, TN, Gail D. Cole, Miriam Aston Samson, Kathleen, Kathrine, and Rebecca King, all of Atlanta, GA. Nephews: Robert (Jewell) Matthews, of Knoxville, TN, and Charles (Patricia) Matthews, of Chattanooga, TN. A host of grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-nieces andnephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

 

Sadly missed along life’s way. Quietly remembered every day. No longer in our life to share. But in our hearts, you are always there. (Author Unknown)

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Services

Receiving Friends
Thursday
June 22, 2023

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Canaan Baptist Church
1117 Beaman Lake Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914

Graveside Service
Thursday
June 22, 2023

1:00 PM
East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery- Lyons View Cemetery
5901 Lyons View Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

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