Melvin "Frank"

Matthews

Mr. Melvin Matthews was born on July 15, 1963, to the late Mr. Willie Lee Matthews and the late Mrs. Rosa Lee Matthews in Griffin, Georgia. He received
his formal education at Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia. Melvin accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age at Free Fellowship Ministries. He was later united with Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Gerod D. Duff, where he remained a member until his passing.

Mr. Melvin Matthews met the love of his life, Ms. Angela Neal when they were in the 6th grade, and have been married for 35 years. They were united in
holy matrimony on November 15, 1985, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with two beautiful daughters. Mr. Melvin Matthews was employed by the Irish Apartments as a Maintenance Technician for 3 years. He also worked for the Kiwanis Club for 34 years as the Head of the Maintenance Staff, Dundee Mills as a Machine Operator for 20 years, Brightmoor Nursing Home as a Maintenance Technician for 15 years, Tencate for 3 years, and he was recently employed by Burden's Funeral Home as a Maintenance Technician. As you can see Melvin loved to work. In his leisure time he enjoyed time with the joy of his life his grandchildren, c racking jokes. You'd never know when he was really serious. "Ask Net" he would say. Then you'd know whatever he said wasn't true. The thing closet to his heart was his grandchildren, and spending time with his family.

On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Mr. Melvin's named was called and he answered and was set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, victory won. You were brave, tenacious and strong. He was preceded in death by his father, Mr. Willie Lee Matthews; mother, Mrs. Rosa Lee Matthews and, his sister, Ms. Peggy Matthews.

Those left to cherish his sweet and loving memories are his loving and devoted wife, Mrs. Angela "Net" Matthews; their children, Shiquita Matthews and, Shakeriah Matthews; three beautiful grandchildren; Christopher "CJ" Freeman, Octavia)Fletcher and Logan Matthews; brothers, Willie (Nancy)Matthews, Eugene (Patricia) Matthews, Morris Matthews, Michael (Monica)Matthews, Mitchell (Indiya) Matthews, and Richard Johnson; sisters, Rosa Ann Matthews, Merry (Jerry) Bell, Thelma Mallory, Carolyn Walker and Chrystal (Craig) Jones; mother-in-law, Lorell Neal; brother-in-law, Wayne (Michelle) Wilcox, and Tyrone (Melinda) Matthews; a special son-in-law, Octavius Fletcher, and special daughter-in-law, Charmane Willingham; two uncles, Roy Blanton and Leon Blanton; two aunts, Sara James-Hamilton, and Bernice Jones, and a special nephew, Bradford (Connaricka)Simmons; He also leaves a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends that will miss his dearly. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Pine Grove Church Cemetery. Minister Demarcus Newby will officiate and Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.