Donald J. Matthews Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald J. Matthews, 65, of Knox, died Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013, at his home. Born January 23, 1948 in Brookville; he was the son of Gertrude Ganoe Matthews of Clarion and the late Glenn Matthews. He was married on September 19, 1970 to the former Frances A. Raybuck, and she survives. He was a Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Marine Corp. He then served with the U.S. Army Reserves in Brookville, retiring after 22 years. Donald first worked for Don Lewis Construction. He then was a member of the Local 10 Brick Layers Union where he worked as a Brick and Stone Mason. He last worked for Wagner Tarps in Brookville. He was a member of the American Legion Post 720 of Knox and VFW Post 2145 of Clarion, where he was Past Commander and Long-Time Quarter Master. Donald enjoyed riding his trike and motorcycle. He also enjoyed mowing, wood working, and most of all, his children and grandchildren. In addition to his mother and wife, he is survived by a daughter, Gina Clark and her husband, Matt, of Shippenville; and a son, Chad Matthews of DuBois; grandchildren, Marina Wilson, Tanner Wilson, and Kali Clark, all of Shippenville, and Tyler and Payton Matthews of DuBois. Also surviving are five siblings, Judi Matthews of Strattanville; Sharon Clinger and her friend, Jake Miller, of Shippenville; Glenda Allen and husband, Cliff, of Yuma, AZ; Bob Matthews and wife, Tammy, of Sligo; and Peg Howe and husband, Perry, of Clarion. He was preceded death by his father; a son, Wade Matthews; and an infant son, Derek Matthews. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013, at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home, 638 Wood Street, Clarion. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2013, in the funeral home with Pastor Harold O. Jacobson, pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church of Clarion, officiating. Interment will be held in the Starr Cemetery in Knox, where military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post 720 of Knox.

Donald J. Matthews

January 23, 1948 - August 6, 2013