He was preceded in death by his parents, James S. and Lottie Bumpus Matthews; and sister, Mary Charlotte Averitt. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Matthews; and, sons, Kevin Matthews and James D. Matthews.
He was a life-long member of the Methodist Church.
Mr. Matthews was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dairy Division, and a long-time member of the Middle Tennessee Agricultural Club.
J. Sid was a graduate of Clarksville High School, Austin Peay State University and George Peabody College.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 2:00 pm in Hermitage Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers.
