James Matthews

Graveside service for James L. Matthews, 82, of Godley, will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, December 28, 2019 in the Georges Creek Cemetery in Somervell County. Visitation will be 5:30-7:30 P.M., Friday, December 27, 2019 at the funeral home.

James L. Matthews passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Fort Worth. He was born March 24, 1937 in Johnson County to Lonnie and Lula (Summers) Matthews. James married Mary Ann Cheek on June 20, 1958 in Cleburne. He was an installer for AT&T for 32 years and was of the Baptist faith.

James is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann Matthews of Godley; daughter, Julie Davidson and Del of Stephenville; grandchildren, Bobby Matthews of Godley, Steven Matthews and Heather of Cleburne, Kendall Nabours and Justin of Glen Rose; great-grandchildren, Ryder Nabours, Abi Matthews, Kyle Matthews, Hunter Nabours, Lincoln Matthews and numerous nieces and nephews.

James is preceded in death by, his parents; son, Jason Matthews in 2017; brothers, Irwin and Albert; sisters, Loy, Mamie, Bell, Lonene, Allene and Imogene.

Memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels or Georges Creek Cemetery.