Albert "PeeWee" Lee Matthews' Obituary
Albert Lee “PeeWee” Matthews, 72, departed this life on Monday April 20, 2020 at his residence in Decatur, IL peacefully surrounded by family members.
Albert was born April 30, 1947, in Brownsville, TN, the sons of Robert and Inez Matthews.
Albert was a hard-working man that worked for highway construction in Decatur, Illinois. He was also a car mechanic. In his leisure time he enjoyed gathering with friends and family enjoying life itself. He enjoyed cook outs, dancing and listening to music.
Albert leaves to cherish his memories, one brother, Levy (Bobbie) of Cleveland, OH; two sisters, Carolyn Jones of Brownsville, TN and Verlene Matthews Spencer of Alamo, TN; sister-in-law, Radine Matthews of Brownsville, TN; sons, Wesley L. Owen of Decatur, IL, Edward Fritzgerald of Detroit; daughters, Geisha Y. Owen of Decatur, IL, Dusty S. Owen of Decatur, IL, Natalie Fuller of Decatur, IL and Shalonda Moore of Brownsville, TN; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; nine sisters, Merlene Matthews Thompson, Erma Matthews Taylor, Vella Florence Matthews, Clouris Matthews Boyd, Tebetha Matthews Perkins, Juanita Matthews Jones, Virgie Matthews Caldwell, Mae Frances Matthews Currie and Emma Lou Higgin; four brothers, Robert L. Matthews Jr, Elbert Matthews, Louis T. Matthews and Milton B. Matthews; two sons, Christopher Fritzgerald and Dewayne; one daughter, India Owen; and a special friend, Etta Jeanette Wiggins.
The family would like to give special thanks to Decatur Memorial Hospital, Cancer Care Specialists, Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Center, and Harbor Light Hospice.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Albert Matthews will be private.
The family of Albert Matthews is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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