Darrell Dean Matthews, 81, of Joaquin, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 5, 2018, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Wayne Jones and Bro. David Long officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

 

Mr. Matthews was born October 29, 1936, in Logansport, Louisiana, to Charlie Matthews and Mary Horn Matthews.  Shortly after graduating from Logansport High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy.  He served his country for six years.  His hobbies included hunting, fishing and gardening.  He grew the most delicious watermelons and tomatoes.  Mr. Matthews was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

 

He is survived by

Daughter: Debbie Mahaffey and husband, Darren, of Diamondhead, Mississippi

 

Son: Jimmy Matthews and wife, Mitzi, of Shreveport, Louisiana

 

Granddaughter: Angie Feezor and husband, Allen, of Slidell, Louisiana

 

3 Great Grandchildren

 

Brother: Bobby Matthews

 

Sisters:

Virginia Young

Exa Doss

Jan Miller

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives

 

A host of friends

 

Preceded in death by

Son: Donnie Matthews

Parents: Charlie Matthews and Mary Horn Matthews

8 Brothers and Sisters

 

Pallbearers will be James Carroll, Steven Bounds, Jim Strong, Darrell Alford, Randy Bonner and Glenn Oates.  Honorary pallbearers will be Newton Johnson & John Richards

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com