Norman Matthews

          Norman Matthews, 70, of Bloomsdale, passed away September 26, 2021, at Mercy Jefferson, in Festus.  He was born April 28, 1951, in Bonne Terre, to John and Beulah (Black) Matthews.  Norman was a 1969 graduate of Central High School and raised in Esther.  He served his country in the United States Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran.  Norman then reenlisted in the United States Army and was discharged honorably for both.  He was a member of the Second Baptist Church and VFW – Post #3777.  He enjoyed camping, golfing, riding motorcycles, as well as leading bible studies.  Norman emersed himself in the scriptures, while sharing the word of the Lord with others.

          He was preceded in death by his father, John A. Matthews; son, Jesse Matthews; brothers, Russell and Johnny Matthews; and two sisters in-infancy, Sharon and Karen Matthews.

          Norman was survived by his wife of 35 years, Cheryl (Radford) Matthews; daughter, Carrie Carr and husband Rick; grandchildren, Jesse Matthews, Brandon Matthews, Taylor Whiteley, and Carlie Whiteley; mother, Beulah M. Matthews; sister, Donna (John) Rawson; sisters in-law, Mary Jo Matthews and Lisa Matthews.

          Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Friday, October 1, 2021, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.  The visitation will resume in the C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel, Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 9:00 AM until service time at 11:00 AM.  Reverend Virginia Nettles will be officiating.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Leadington.  Memorials may be directed to the First Church of God in Gumbo.

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