Edward Glennon Matthews, Sr., 78, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018. He was born in Smithfield, Virginia and was a resident of Hampton for 28 years. Edward was a retired Major from the United States Air Force serving 27 ½ years. He will be fondly remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, and marathon running.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Matthews; daughters, Deborah Marie McAfee (Tony), and Christina Theresa Jenkins (Douglas); son, Edward Glennon Matthews Jr.; grandchildren, Jonathan, Gabriel, and Hannah; and great-grandchildren, Carsen and Douglas.
The family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Sunday, June 3, 2018 at Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home and Memorial Park. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 4, 2018 at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, Virginia 23434.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.
Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, Virginia 23666.
