Charles Henry Matthews

Charles Henry Matthews

Charles Henry Matthews, of Providence, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2013 at Baptist Health in Madisonville.

Bro. Charles, as he was lovingly known, professed a hope in Christ at a early age and united with Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Charles loved his church and devoted himself to service, always faithful in attendance Charles was very active in his church, regularly attending prayer meeting and bible study. He served as Sunday School teacher, Dorcus Circle instructor, Brotherhood, church custodian, member of the male chorus, Baptist Training Union instructor and as the superintendent of Sunday School for over 20 years.

Bro. Charles was a man of his word. If he told you something, you could count on him to keep his word. He love people and would often help those in need. He was active in his community at Christmas, Charles could be found assisting the Providence Ministerial Association in preparing and delivering baskets or families in need.

He leaves to cherish his memory his niece and caregiver, Tonia Morrow of Providence; nieces, Sharon Watson and her husband, Ted and Cynthia Matthews of all of Chicago, IL; nephew, Ulysses Morrow of Providence; great-nieces, Kenya Howard and Rashad White both of Chicago, IL, Annecia Morrow of San Diego, CA; sister-in-law, Ann Matthews of Chicago, IL and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. He also leaves special friends, Ruby Jones and Margarette Johnson and her husband, Doc; the Morrow family, Kathi, (Kandace), Deborah, Joe (Missy), Jerry (Doris), Fran (Roosevelt), Marion and Ramona; also daddy Charles girl, Christina Frazier.

Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Providence. 

Burial was in Cumberland Hill Cemetery. 

Jones & Erdman Funeral Home of Providence was in charge of the arrangements.   paid