Richard 'Dick' D. Matthews
Richard "Dick" D. Matthews of Jamestown passed away Aug. 18, 2024.
He was born March 12, 1938 in Greene County.
Dick dedicated his life to farming and community service. He attended the Jamestown Church of Christ, was a lifelong member of the Old Timers Club and was known for his involvement in the Greene County FFA Alumni Association, the New Jasper Volunteer Fire Department, the Fayette County Tired Iron Club, the Greene County Cattleman's Association and his dedication as a 4-H adviser. His passion for farming and machinery was evident in his membership in the Red Power Club.
Throughout his life, Dick was known for his warm and welcoming nature, his love for his family and especially grandchildren, and his unwavering commitment to his farming endeavors. A people person through and through, Dick's kindness and genuine nature endeared him to all who knew him. His legacy of community service, hard work and compassion will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him.
Dick is survived by his loving spouse, Shirley Sue (Cummings) Matthews, to whom he was married on Nov. 30, 1958, and they shared many years of laughter, love and partnership. Besides his wife, he is also survived by his devoted daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Sue and John Hiser of Jamestown; the loves of his life, grandchildren, Hallie Sue Hiser, Matthew John Hiser and Cole Stephen Hiser; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, John Cummings of Hillsboro and Ferris and Patty Cummings of Hillsboro; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Dr. Mary Lou and John Patton of Media, Pa.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, S.S. and Virginia (DeHaven) Matthews; children, Tamela Sue and Richard D. Matthews II; brothers, Robert, Roger and Phillip Matthews; sister, Ruby Rector; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Colliver and Pauline Shoemaker.
Friends, family and community members are invited to pay their respects and honor Dick's memory Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Jamestown Church of Christ, 152 W. Washington St., Jamestown 45335.
Funeral services to celebrate Dick's life will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Jamestown Church of Christ, 152 W. Washington St., Jamestown 45335, with Steve Rich officiating.
Graveside Services will be Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 at 4 p.m. at the Marshall Cemetery, 10968 St. St. 124, Hillsboro 45133.
Donations may be made to the Jamestown Church of Christ or to the Silver Creek Township Fire Department, 28 E. Xenia St., Jamestown 45335.
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