John ""JT"" Matthews' Obituary
Rudder Funeral Home 256-437-2971
P. O. Box 525, 45015 Alabama Highway 277
Stevenson, AL 35772
SFC (ret) John Talley "J.T." Matthews
Oct. 7, 1936 ~ Apr. 21, 2010
Stevenson, Alabama
SFC (retired) John Talley "J.T." Matthews, 73 of Stevenson, AL died April 21, 2010 at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN. He was the son of the late Leonard Carlton and Ellen Elizabeth Davis Matthews born October 7, 1936 in Stevenson, AL. He was a 22 Year Retired Vietnam Veteran of the U. S. Army and also had worked as a machinist for TVA Widows Creek and other TVA facilities. He was a member of Helton Memorial Baptist Church, the local VFW and the 196th Light Infantry Brigade Association.
Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his parents and brother Harold Matthews.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years Judy Matthews of Stevenson; children: Johnney (Tina) Matthews of Ft. Stewart, GA, Sandra Johnson, Jimmy (Shelley) Matthews, Michael (Angela) Matthews all of Stevenson, AL; grandchildren: Julie Johnson, Megan Matthews, Jordan Johnson, Tothan Matthews, Jacklyn Matthews, Beau Matthews, John Matthews, Katelyn Matthews, Blake Matthews, Cambree Matthews; siblings: Felix Matthews, Dorris Matthews, Roger Matthews, Debbie Smith all of Stevenson and Brenda Testolin of IN; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Visitation will be Friday 1-9 PM CDT at Rudder Funeral Home in Stevenson, AL. The funeral will be Saturday, April 24, at 11 AM CDT at the funeral home chapel officiated by Rev. Danny Rader. Interment with full military honors will be at the Longacre Cemetery.
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