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David Matthews

  • February 1, 1944 - January 18, 2012
  • Weirton, West Virginia
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“Dear Nina, We were so sorry to hear about Dave's passing and will keep you in our thoughts. ”
1 of 28 | Posted by: Terry & Vicki Gilles - Weirton, WV

“To Nina Tom & Kathy: Dave was a real nice classmate and I always enjoyed talking to him when I seen him at are reunions he always made a point to...Read More » ”
2 of 28 | Posted by: Harry Caldwell - Conway, SC

“Nina and family: I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I so loved Dave! He was always so much fun to be around. Such good memories and he was...Read More » ”
3 of 28 | Posted by: Glenna Whitehead - Weirton, WV

“I am sorry for the lose of your husband best friend brother uncle and a great man..Uncle David you are in my heart and Family your in my prayers.You...Read More » ”
4 of 28 | Posted by: Stacey L. ( Brokaw ) Locke - OH

“Dave was my neighbor @ one time; he welcomed me with open arms. He & Nina encouraged me to attend church with them, as I was going through a...Read More » ”
5 of 28 | Posted by: Diana Builler - Weirton, WV

“Nina, Sharon and fam....Very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved David, I will keep all of you in my prayers Joyce Wallace-Beach Spring...Read More » ”
6 of 28 | Posted by: Joyce Wallace-Beach - Spring Hill, FL

“To Nina and the Davis Family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you all now, I know that Dave fought hard but was always in church and such a...Read More » ”
7 of 28 | Posted by: Christine Wade - Colliers , WV

“Nina, Just found out about Dave was a wonderful person will be sadly missed and we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill and...Read More » ”
8 of 28 | Posted by: Bill and Kathy Barth - Weirton, WV

“David, today I said goodbye to you but I know someday we will meet again. You were always so brave even when you were so sick. I'm already missing...Read More » ”
9 of 28 | Posted by: Nina Matthews - Weirton, WV

“Nina,Tom and Family; My brothers and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ”
10 of 28 | Posted by: Karl Hatala - WEIRTON, WV

“The class of "63 has lost another great person. Because of the reunions I have gotten to know Dave and Nina, I am so sorry. I'll get in touch when I...Read More » ”
11 of 28 | Posted by: Loranna Tate - Nalcrest, FL

“Nina & family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family..My times with David on the committee will be remembered fondly and he will be very missed...Read More » ”
12 of 28 | Posted by: Juanita Linn - Wintersville, OH

“Nina since you sent me the message my thoughts and prayers and been with you and a dear friend David. I have no words to say how sorry I am. ”
13 of 28 | Posted by: Dave Budney - Tarpon Springs, FL

“Nina we extend our sympathy for the lose of Bro. Dave.He was a very special person. He suffered here but now he is at rest with the Lord and his...Read More » ”
14 of 28 | Posted by: Ernie& Nancy - Tampa, FL - Sister

“Dear Sharon and Gregg, Our love and prayers are with you and your family. There is joy and peace knowing that our heavenly Father rescued our dads...Read More » ”
15 of 28 | Posted by: Dave and Terri Fernandes - OH

“to Davids family i knew david in high school and also worked with him in the sheet mill at weirton steel i would like to sendmy condolences and will...Read More » ”
16 of 28 | Posted by: clifford minger sr - WV

“Sondra and I want to share our Sympathy to you for your loss. Take care and our prayers will be with you. ”
17 of 28 | Posted by: Raymond Brokaw Jr - Newell, WV

“I am so sorry for your loss. ”
18 of 28 | Posted by: Maureen Jones - Weirton, WV

“TOM, KATHRYN, NANCY, AND FAMILIES, SORRY TO HEAR OF DAVES PASSING. I TAUGHT DAVE HOW TO SWIM SO MANY YEARS AGO AND THE HAMILLS AND MATTHEWS WERE...Read More » ”
19 of 28 | Posted by: JERRY w HAMILL - stpetersburg, FL

“Nina, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan & Sharon Wolverton ”
20 of 28 | Posted by: Dan Wolverton - Weirton, WV

“Nina, Tom and Kathy......i want to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dave was a very special person. He was a joy to be around whether on the...Read More » ”
21 of 28 | Posted by: Lou Ralich - Weirton, WV

“NINA THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW WE ARE FEELING. WE GOT TO SEE DAVE AT THE HOSPITAL BEFORE WE LEFT FOR FLORIDA AND EVEN THOUGH HE COULD NOT ...Read More » ”
22 of 28 | Posted by: peggy ted kula - FL

“Nina; I'm sorry that I can't be there because I'm in Daytona Beach on a 10 day vacation. but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your...Read More » ”
23 of 28 | Posted by: Liz Bonovich - Weirton, WV

“Nina and Family, We are so sorry to read of Dave's passing in this evenings paper. We remember how strong he was in dealing with the...Read More » ”
24 of 28 | Posted by: Rev. & Mrs. Terry Stoops - PA

“Dear Nina [and family!] I am so sorry for your loss - having been through this recently, I realize first hand that only time heals the pain of...Read More » ”
25 of 28 | Posted by: Tamara Green - Weirton, WV

“I love you Nina ”
26 of 28 | Posted by: Kathy - New Cumberland, WV

“Dearest Nina, I will treasure the memory of having dinner with you and Dave at the Class of '63 get-together last year. After all these years, Dave...Read More » ”
27 of 28 | Posted by: Karen Barber Falbo - Ann Arbor, MI

“We your class mates will miss you dearly. Your jokes kept us going and your memories were great. Well miss Ya! ”
28 of 28 | Posted by: Karen Bruno & Dutch - Toronto, OH


David Matthews, 67, of Weirton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH. Born February 1, 1944 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of the late Arthur Bud and Kathryn Elig Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his sister Margaret Brokaw and brother James Matthews. With over 25 years of service, Mr. Matthews retired from Weirton Steel. He was a member of Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church where he was a member of the Pairs N Spares Sunday Class and served as deacon. He was also a member of the Lodge & The Grand Lodge of E & A of Ohio, Scottish Rite, WSX 25-Year Club and was Past President of the American Baptist Men. David leaves his precious wife Nina Kimball Matthews and daughter Sharon Davis and her husband Gregg all of Weirton. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Matthews and his wife Kathryn of New Manchester, WV; sisters Kathryn Strean and Nancy Parks and her husband Ernest all of Tampa, FL. David was a great grandfather to his special children, grandson Shane and granddaughter Jessica Davis, whom he loved dearly. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where 6PM Masonic services will be held. Funeral services will be celebrated 1PM Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. William C. Stout and Rev. Donald Dague officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Special thanks to Life Line Hospital for the excellent care and a special thank you to Sue Colpo, director of Life Line. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P. O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062 or Life Line Hospital, 200 School Street, Wintersville, OH 43953.