James Douglas Matthews Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-10-16T15:00:00
End: 2024-10-16T17:00:00
Location: Versailles Baptist Church

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Douglas Matthews (Versailles, Kentucky), who passed away on October 11, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Matthews and Josphine Johnson. He is survived by: his wife Ethelwyn; his children, Mark (Gwen), Mary Beth Elvidge (Kevin), Melaynie Summers (David) and Meleah Rubio (Ricardo); his sister Norma Jean McClain; his grandchildren, Jay Matthews (Lyndsay), Alex Matthews (Sarah), Riley Matthews, Keegan Elvidge and Luke Rubio; and his great grandchildren, Harlyn, Raegan, Tyler Matthews and Judah Matthews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clark Legacy Center-VERSAILLES LOCATION

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December 2, 2024

Kyle Katterjohn wrote a sympathy message

“What a great friend i had in Doug,,,we hunted many a cold morning in Ballard, Co,,,,I’ve been trying to call for the last 2 months and couldn’t get thru. Knew something was up. Melaynie please give me a call,,k270-559-6000. My DEEPEST SYMPATHY,,,I LOVED YOUR DAD SO MUCH,,,,KYLE KATTERJOHN”

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Versailles Baptist Church
125 E Green St, Versailles, KY 40383

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125 E Green St, Versailles, KY 40383

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