Morris James

Matthews

Mr. Morris James Matthews, Sr., was born on March 14, 196, to the late Willie Lee Matthews and the late Rosa Lee Matthews in Griffin, Georgia. He received his formal education at Griffin High School, in Griffin, Georgia.

Morris accepted Christ at an early age. Mr. Morris James Matthews, Sr., was currently employed by Moreland Road Elementary School in Griffin, Georgia as a Custodian. In his leisure time Morris loved to spend time with his family, he loved working and he absolutely loved to "talk junk". There wasn't a day that went by that he wasn't "right".

On Monday, February 5, 2024, Mr. Morris James Matthews, Sr., name was called, and he answered and was set free. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and 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; his brother, Melvin "Frank" Matthews; and brother-in-law, Jerry Lee Bell.

Those left to cherish his loving memories are his children, Kadeem Matthews, Stephanie Matthews, Morris (Mercedes) Matthews, Jr., and Sharika Smith; grandchildren, Kenji Matthews, Ce'Niya Matthews, Makenzie Smith, Tristan Smith, Gabrielle Smith, Morgan Matthews, and Ka'Liyah Matthews; brothers, Willie (Nancy) Matthews, Michael (Monica) Matthews, Mitchell (India) Matthews, Eugene (Patricia) Matthews, Richard Johnson, and Jason Gilbert; sisters, Merry Bell, Carolyn Walker, Thelma Mallory, Rosa Ann Matthews, and Chrystal Jones; friend, Andrea Matthews; special friend, Lisa Villatoro; and sister- in-law Angela (Melvin) Matthews. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation for Mr. Matthews will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.

"We Are Family Helping Family With Quality Affordable Services". Please keep the entire family in your prayers. For more information please visit our website at www.burdensfuneralhome.net or call 678-603-1666.