"Eddie Matthews age 87 of Baton Rouge, LA, died on November 7, 2017. He was born September 23, 1930 to Emanuel and Minnie Lee Mathews. He was an avid singer in his church for fifty plus years. He is survived by his three sisters and two brothers and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Funeral services will be at New Gideon Baptist Church, 2552 Balis Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 at 10:00 a.m. with visitation starting at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Rabenhorst Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.