John Edward Matthews III, 25, of Columbus, left this world unexpectedly Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was born April 13, 1991 in Columbus. He was a 2009 graduate of Brookhaven High School and employed with Ditch Witch Inc. John was a member of Buck City Icons Motorcycle Club. He enjoyed racing and fishing. You will be missed and never forgotten. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents Rudy and Anna Latham and James and Patty Denney and cousin Brandi Matthews. John is survived by his mother Michelle (Jason) Riffle and father John Edward Matthews II, siblings Chelsea, Kylie and Cole Matthews, Mercedes Burres and her son Dereck, grandparents Keith and Carol Latham and John and Linda Matthews, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and family. Family will receive friends Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 1-3 and 5-7 PM at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com