Robert Ray "Bob" Matthews Obituary (1959 - 2008)

Robert Ray "Bob" Matthews was born January 15, 1959 to Ray and Shirley (Edwards) Matthews. He died Thursday, December 11, 2008, as a result of lung cancer, less than one month before his 50th birthday. He was a quiet type of person and requested no public memorial service to be held after his passing. Bob grew up knowing, well what it meant to work hard and helped his father Ray with logging, towing salvage, driving a truck, and traveling to erecting steel buildings. In the 1980's, Bob began driving "18-wheelers," and continued to drive a truck until he became disabled a couple of years ago. Bob had a lot of friends, as everyone he met was a friend, and he cherished the memories he shared with each and everyone who was near and dear to him. He loved to go camping, outdoor cooking, and especially loved eating fresh deep-fried catfish along the Kaskaskia River. Bob also loved to fish, swim, and party, and many who knew him, met him in this manner. Bob also loved going to bingo and the boat, and had won several 'good-sized" jackpots. Bob had a good time and enjoyed life, yet stayed at the house without going out a lot, except to have a few choice beverages with his friends. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Herman "Ray" Matthews and his brother, Gregory Eugene Matthews. He is survived by his mother, Shirley; sister, Wanda; niece, Crystal; and nephews, Gregory and Jacob. Bob rest in peace, as you now await us in a better place than those who remain behind. May God bless Bob. Funeral Information Cremation rights were accorded. No services are planned.