1948
James Matthews
2024
James Matthews
April 10, 1948 — May 10, 2024
James confessed Christ at an early age in Yazoo City, MS. James attended Yazoo City High School. James had a passion for cooking which led him to work at Chicago Orthopedic Hospital as a Chef. He moved on to work at Bethany Hospital also as the head Chef where he retired in 2010.
James is preceded in death by: His parents, C.B. Matthews and Carrie Matthews; his siblings, Nettie Taylor, Charlean M. Durham, Patricia Cook, Charlie B. Matthews, Debra A. Tate and Stella Matthews; and his son, James Matthews Jr.
He leaves to cherish: Ester, a long time love; children, Katrina Matthews, Shawn (Jaz’mere) Matthews, Simone (Corey) Johnson, Edward Matthews and Johnathan (Jasmine) Matthews; siblings, Paulean Matthews, Dorothy (Theodore) Ross, Helen Matthews and Calvin Matthews; extended siblings, Rogers Murphy, William Galloway, Charles Galloway and Serena Shelby; two grand
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daughters, Destiny Matthews and Tamara Matthews; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and friends, including three special friends, Willie White of Yazoo MS, Donald Fountain, and fishing buddies, Travis and Ray of Chicago.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Friday, May 17, 2024
2:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)
Smith & Thomas Funeral Home
Viewing
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Sun Rise Baptist Church
Funeral Service
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Sun Rise Baptist Church
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