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    Earl W Matthews Sr.

    June 13, 1921 - August 30, 2013

    Earl W. Matthews, Sr., 92, of St. Joseph died Friday, August 30, 2013, at his home. Family services will take place at a later time and cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the Dey-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in St. Joseph. Please share memories, messages, or photos at www.florin.net. Earl was born on June 13, 1921 in Chicago, IL to William and Hester Matthews. He was a veteran of the US Navy during WWII and a life member of the VFW post 1137 in Benton Harbor. He retired as a quality control engineer from AM General Corp. Earl was a member of the Benton Harbor Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses and the Benton Harbor-St. Joseph Elks Club. He enjoyed hunting, wine making, gardening, cooking and loved to fish. Earl was a very funny, intelligent, loving and compassionate person. He was always there for his family. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, Charlotte (Ken) Atwell of Chicago, Mary Shockley of Coloma, Earl Matthews, Jr. of Benton Harbor, Janet (Thomas) Fello of St. Joseph, and Susan Matthews of Benton Harbor; his 6 grandchildren, Donna Knobbe, Jason Eppley, Laura Meeker, Brian Shockley, Mike Shockley and Chris Shockley; and his 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Joyce Matthews and Wilma Knobbe.

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    Earl W. Matthews, Sr., 92, of St. Joseph died Friday, August 30, 2013, at his home. Family services will take place at a later time and cremation has taken place. Arrangements are by the Dey-Florin Chapel of Florin Funeral Service in St.... View Obituary & Service Information

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