James Lee Matthews

Bluff, Arkansas, to Dolly Bell Matthews and Vosie H. Matthews Sr.

James Lee had five sisters and two brothers from this union: Lucille,

Maggie, Ethel, Jessie, and Betty, and two brothers, Vosie Jr. and

Robert.

James Lee spent his childhood in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and then

moved to California in 1955. He was a semi-truck driver for

Angelica, where he worked for 25 plus-years.

The love of his life was Sally Ann Bradley, whom he married on

October 17, 1959. To this union, four children were born. James,

Daphane, Romell, and Kenneth. James Lee and Sally were married

for 64 years.

James Lee was a quiet man with a gentle spirit. Whether it was

watching baseball or basketball, he was an avid sports fan, and his

favorite team was the Los Angeles Lakers. He also enjoyed attending

the horse races, even making the occasional bet.

James Lee loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his

children and grandchildren.

James Lee leaves to mourn the passing of his wife, Sally Matthews;

children, James (Janice) Matthews, Daphane (Stanley) Smartt,

Romell Matthews, and Kenneth (Leslie) Matthews. Grandchildren,

Jasmin, Janae, Kendall, and Cameron; four half-siblings from his

father’s second marriage: Marilyn Handley, Carolyn Matthews,

George Matthews, and Steven Matthews. He also leaves eight

stepbrothers and sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

friends, and in-laws who loved and will miss him dearly.

James Lee was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Vosie Jr.

and Robert, and sisters Lucille, Maggie, Ethel, Jessie, and Betty.