Russell W. Matthews

Russell was born January 19, 1923, in Wadesville, Indiana, to George Matthews and Ida (Forcum) Matthews. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. He loved witnessing to others about our Lord. He taught various Sunday School classes and served in the Special Ministry classes at Washington Avenue Baptist Church.

Russell was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved spending time with family and friends. Russell never met a stranger. He always had a wave and hello to all he would meet. Russell proudly served his country in the United States Army in WWII. He served in Paton’s Army in the Battle of the Bulge where he was injured and received a Purple Heart and several other honorary awards. One of his greatest experiences was to participate in the Honor Flight in 2016. He retired from Whirlpool Corporation after 34 years. He developed many lifelong friendships during his employment years. Russell loved gardening and was known for his tomatoes. He enjoyed traveling seeing all 50 states. But his real love was for the mountains of Tennessee.

Russell was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Peggy C. (Renfro) Matthews; Judith W. Matthews (Daughter); his parents, George and Ida Matthews; brother, Gerald Matthews; and sister, Mildred Colvin.

He is survived by his son, Warren (Becky) Matthews; son-in-law, Dennis Morrison; grandchildren, David (Chrissy) Matthews, Steven (Autumn) Matthews, Jennifer (Bryan) Choisser, Kenneth (Kaelyn) Morrison, great grandchildren, Nolan, Keaton, and Wyatt Matthews; Andrew, Harrison, and Emberlee Choisser; James and June Morrison; and many nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and support. A special thanks to River Pointe Health Campus and Heart to Heart for their loving care for Russell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Navy and Marine Corp. Relief Society, Attn: Development, 875 N Randolph Str., Suite 225, Arlington, Va. 22203.

Funeral services will be held at Alexander West Chapel on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 a.m with final resting place at Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends and family may visit Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at Alexander West Chapel. Russell's service will be livestreamed, please visit the following link, www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.