In Memory

Kenneth Walter Matthews

Kenneth Walter Matthews

Born:  11/12/1948

Died:  05/08/2007

Kenneth Walter Matthews age 58, of Winston-Salem, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Matthews was born in Forsyth County on November 12, 1948 son of the late Walter Matthews and Helen Phelps Matthews.

He was retired from the City of Winston-Salem, recreation and maintenance department. He was a volunteer fireman at Triangle Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years, where Ken was the acting chief when the department closed.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Patricia Vogler Matthews of the home; daughters Jody Matthews and Fiancée Adam Schwartz of Brooklyn, NY and Melissa Matthews Harrison and husband Todd of Essex, MD, also survived by his granddaughter Jade Harrison of Essex, MD.



 
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10/28/09 09:13 AM #1    

Gayle Marie Smith (Clodfelter)

I grew up with Kenneth in church and school. He was a great guy, very fiendly and willing to help everyone. I am greatful he touch my life and I will never forget him. Gayle Smith Clofelter, Class of 69

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