BORN

1919

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar

Austin, Texas

Richard Matthews Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2016.

Richard Neal Matthews Sr., 97, of Austin, TX, passed away November 27, 2016. He was born in Austin, TX on May 21, 1919.

Neal Matthews graduated from Austin High School and he married Carolyn Julia Matthews. Neal worked in Distribution for Austin American Statesman in Austin, TX. He was a member of American Legion and he had a passion for reading.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Matthews, daughter, Cheryl Lee Matthews and his parents John and Pearl Matthews.

He is survived by his son Richard Neal Matthews Jr. and girlfriend Tammy Donelson, his grandchildren: Jason Christopher Matthews, Romy Connor, and Raquel Conner Newton; his three great-granddaughters: Calli Matthews, Merrit Newton and Morgen Newton and his brothers John Matthews and Dan Matthews.

The family would like to thank Cella Bella's Senior Services for the care they gave Richard.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 6:00-8:00pm at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas 78752. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, TX.

If you want to donate in lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to American Cancer Society.

To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

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June 23, 2017

Ruthie Howard

Uncle Neal was a kind and loving uncle to me. He was always taking pictures and when visiting with him I roared with laughter at some of these pictures. It was a delightful visit.

June 21, 2017

Laura Yarbrough

I knew Neal back in the early 1990's when I waitresses at a little place called Grace's Home Cooking on North Lamar. His name popped into my head the other day as I was recalling favorite customers from years ago. Neal would stop by once a day and if he wasn't ordering food, would get a cup of coffee and leave me $5...which was quite a bit back then. As I was a transplant to the area, with all my family being back in Massachusetts, he became a grandfather figure to me. Always sweet and kindly. The picture with him in the stripes is exactly how I remembered him. I loved listening to his stories and always got a kick out of the crew of guys that he would often hang out with. I would tease them saying that they were worse than a bunch of old gossipy ladies. The last time I saw him was when he stopped by my apartment in February 1992, after I had my son, and brought him a gift. Rest In Peace dear Neal...thank you for your kindness many years ago.

December 5, 2016

Ruthie Howard

Uncle Neal was a wonderful uncle to me and my siblings. He will be dearly missed. Many prayers to you Rick and family.

December 4, 2016

Violet Elizondo

My condolences to the Matthew's family. What may seem like a tragic loss in the physical realm, is a victory in the spirit realm. God bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.

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Dec

6

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cook-Walden Funeral Home

6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

Dec

7

Graveside service

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

San Antonio, TX

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6100 North Lamar, Austin, TX 78752

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