Lewis James Matthews Jr.

Lewis James Matthews, Jr., 61 of Copperas Cove, Texas formerly of Elmira, New York passed away on November 15, 2021.

Mr. Lewis J. Matthews, Jr was a proud veteran of the U.S Army with over 20 years of dedicated and honorable service. He served in Saudi Arabia, The Gulf War: Desert Storm. He also worked as a DA Civilian as a Lead Automotive Technician in Kosovo and on Fort Hood. He had a love for spending time with his grandkids. Spending time with his two sons watching football and attending car shows was also a joy for him. He would also spend time fishing, hunting, golfing, when he wasn’t snuggling with his dogs.

He leaves to cherish his memories Children: Nicole Sieglinde Lieselotte Eyer; Michael Andrew (Nicole) Matthews; James Robert (Jessica) Matthews.

Grandchildren: Hunter, Ada, Gabriel, and Logan.

Siblings: Thomas (Kim) Matthews; Novella (David) Kinner; Henry (Terri) Matthews; Scott (Jessica) Matthews, Jason (Melissa) Matthews; Joseph (Kelly) Matthews; and Amanda (Jaak) Hickey.

Mr. Matthews was predeceased by: Parents: Lewis, Sr. and Darlene Matthews; Louise and Al Rummings; and Ex-wife of 33 years: Carmen Matthews.

Please choose your favorite organization that caters to the ones he loves the most: His children and his dogs.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Matthews family.