James Eugene Matthews' Obituary
Mr. James Eugene Matthews, age 88, of Rainbow Drive, Kannapolis, died Friday, September 25, 2009 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2009 at St. Enoch Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Mark Beam will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends in the church Sunday from 3 to 3:45 p.m. prior to the service.
Born in Cabarrus County on March 23, 1921, Mr. Matthews was a son of the late James Parks Matthews and Mary Demarcus Matthews. He was a lifelong member of St. Enoch Lutheran Church. During World War II, he served in the US Army in Europe and was awarded three Bronze Stars during this service. He retired from trucking and transportation.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Pauline Dillard Matthews; a daughter, Janice "Jan" Matthews of Kannapolis; and a son, James "Jim" Matthews of Denver.
The family would like to thank Dr. Josephine Lake of Huntersville for her care and support during his illness.
Memorials to St. Enoch Lutheran Church, 701 Campbell Ave., Kannapolis, NC 28081 have been requested by the family.
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