Raymond William Matthews, 61 SEAFORD - Raymond William Matthews, of Seaford, passed away Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, in Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford. He was 61. He was born Jan. 2, 1947, in Easton, the son of Grace Eleanor Wright Matthews of Federalsburg, Md., and the late Russell Woodrow Matthews. He was a graduate of Colonel Richardson High School class of 1968. He worked in food services and in building maintenance. He was a former member of the Easton Church of God where he worked in the school cafeteria. He was a member of the Church of God in Seaford and served as an usher, worked at the church's Food Pantry and served on the Benevolence Ministry for several years. Besides his mother, Grace Matthews, he is survived by two sisters, Eileen Turbitt (Bryan) and Peggy Hill (Richard), both of Federalsburg, Md.; five brothers, Edward Matthews of Federalsbusrg, Md., Richard Matthews (Sally) of Camden-Wyoming, Charles Matthews (Jane) and Teddy Matthews (Diana), both of Federalsburg, Md., and Terry Matthews (Evelyn) of St. Michaels, Md., and many nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Sue Schech. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, in the Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg, Md., the Rev. Kerry Clagg officiated, assisted by Rev. Robert Clagg. Burial was in Hill Crest Cemetery in Federalsburg. To share memories with the family please visit
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