Rufus Joseph Matthews Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rufus Joseph Matthews (Opelousas, Louisiana), who passed away on November 28, 2022 at the age of 90. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rufus Joseph Matthews to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Isaac Ventress and Rose Tyler Ventress; his godson Joseph Roberts, Jr.; his wife Elnora Roberts Matthews; and his siblings, Roy Matthews, Sr., Neyland Matthews, Norma Jane Stevens and Maudry Matthews.
He is survived by: his children, Sheila M. Miles of Opelousas, LA, Sherbie J. Mathews (Vicki) of Midlothian, TX, Shirlene Singleton (Steven) of Rowlett, TX, Rufus F. "Gerald" Matthews of Huntsville, TX, Matt A. Matthews of Spring, TX, Deborah R. Frank (Opelousas) and Wanda Mickens; his sister-in-law Catherine Roberts Lemelle; his brothers, Wayne Matthews of Beaumont, TX, Ivory Ventress (Marie) of Opelousas, LA and Peter Lewis of Beaumont, TX; his grandchildren, Aliya, Valeya, Allison, Aaron, Shari, Gerard, Sheridan and Steven; his great grandchild Yasmin Ait Dra; his godchildren, Kenneth Lee (Paula M. Roberts), Trina Roberts Defro, Natasha Hawkins Young, Brandi Frank, Erica Chatman, Krystal Thomas of Opelousas and Kenneth James Lee; and also, Jevon Hawkins (Elaine), Faye Banks, Rufus and Dorothy Beverly.
