Richard O. Matthews
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Richard O. Matthews

  • October 19, 1964 - March 12, 2010
  • Leesburg, Florida
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“My prayers are with the Matthews family. His loss will be felt by his friends and classmates as well. Thank you for your service to this country. ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: Michelle Rowe - St Louis, MO

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time. With much sympathy and love. Trina, Douglas, Rory and Francis ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Trina Smith - Salisbury England

“Lots of Love to you all from Jim and Holly and girlsxxxxxx ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: Jim and Holly - family

“Rick's energy and brilliant sense of humor will be missed dearly by the class of 1983. Our condolenses to your entire family during this very...Read More » ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: The Class of 1983 - Classmates

“Jeanne, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: Holly Holmes Closson - St Joseph, MI

“Dear Jeanne and the entire Matthews family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Rick. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers...Read More » ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: Luann (Graham) Flammia - FL

“Tom, Sorry for your loss to you and the entire family. You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Neil ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: Neil Orians - Mishawaka, IN

“Rick may have come to Buchanan High School his Junior year but he made a big impression on the class of '83! He was a funny, caring person who was...Read More » ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Shelly Town- Davalos - FL

“To the Matthews family, We are so sorry for your lost. He was a real nice guy and funny to .. I wish we would of none that he was going though hard...Read More » ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Janice And Debra Blue Berry Hill 2

“Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, I'm so very sorry to hear of Rick's death. He was a great friend and I will miss him . I still think of all the great times...Read More » ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: Dean Davis - Fort Collins, CO

“Jeanne and family, So sorry to here about Rick. I will keeping you and family in my prayers. Sincercely, Jeff Albanese ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Jeff Albanese - Stevensville , MI

“To Jeanne and your family, Amy forwarded me Richard's obituary. I am so sorry for your loss of your beloved brother and son. If he was at all like...Read More » ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: Michele Rivette - Ann Arbor, MI

“To the Matthews Family, There are no words, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I remember Rick as...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: Terri Karnes - St. Joseph, MI

“To Bev, Don, Jeanne and the Matthews family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved son and brother. Ricky's sweet spirit is counted among...Read More » ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Amy Khan Schriber - Reno, NV

“How very sad for Rick to be gone so soon. Many fond memories of his kind spirit and wonderful sense of humor. Lots of prayers to your family during...Read More » ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Amy Warner Colombo - MI - friend

“I will always remember Ricky as one of the most 'down to earth' guys I have ever met in my life. His humility and laughter always will be remembered...Read More » ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Jeffrey S. Metzger - Goshen, IN

“I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: Roxann Urch - Buchanan, MI

“Sorry to hear about Rick. He was the guy who always had a smile on his face. I met rick back in the sixth grade at Lakeshore and always considered...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Rob Mead - Stevensville, MI

“I'm very sorry hear of Rick's passing and your loss. I grew up with Rick, going to church and school. You are in my thoughts and prayers through this...Read More » ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: Julie Korican Hoover - PA

“So so many memories growing up with the entire Matthew's Family. My heart breaks that Rick is gone so soon. I will never forget his smile and his...Read More » ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Tina Coleman-Patzer - Powell , OH

“So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great guy. We were good friends all thru jr and sr high. he always made everyone smile. Truely and huge loss. My...Read More » ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: mike "smitty" smith - bridgman, MI

“Don, Bev and the Matthews Family, Our hearts are with you at this time. Ricky was a great guy, and member of an incredible family, whom we have the...Read More » ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Tim and Dawn Eversole - MI

“Dear Matthews and Eversole Families- You are in our heart and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: Gerald and Karen Heath - Bridgman, MI


Richard O. Matthews, 45 passed away Friday, March 12th in Leesburg, FL. He is survived by parents, Donald K. and Beverly J. (Morelli) Matthews; siblings, Marjorie (James) Pudell of Sodus, MI, Randall (Gloria Dawn) Matthews of South Bend, IN, Susan (Christopher Stirling) Matthews of Holland, MI, Jeanne (Peter) Uhl of Grand Rapids, MI, Patricia (Tom) Eversole of St. Joseph, MI, Elizabeth (Tom) Ziembovic of Saline, MI, James Matthews of South Bend, IN and Thomas Matthews of Buchanan; 12 Nieces and Nephews and 6 Great Nieces and Nephews. Richard was born in Niles, Michigan on October 19, 1964. He grew up in Stevensville, Michigan attended Lakeshore High School until his junior year and graduated from Buchanan High School in 1983. He played sports throughout high school. After graduating from high school, he served in the United States Air Force for eight years and served in Desert Storm. He worked as an electrician for Beaudoin Electric in Sodus, Michigan and Electric Service Inc. in Leesburg, Florida. Rick's passions were sports, movies, playing cards, reading and he loved spending time with his many nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him. A Mass will be Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11am at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Buchanan with visitation one hour prior from 10am – 11am. Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritian Counseling Center, 1850 Colfax Ave., Benton Harbor, MI 49022 or Soup Kitchen, Inc., 233 Michigan St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022