Robert G. "Bob" Matthews

Rev. Robert “Bob” Matthews, Sr.

Hephzibah, GA – Robert Gordon “Bob “ Matthews, Sr “Old Lighting”, 83, born May 16, 1929 in Atlanta, GA died May 2, 2013 at his home.
He worked for Southern Bell & AT&T retiring in 1984 after 36 years of service. He served in the United States Army in Germany. He was a member of the 3rd Army Reserve Rifle Team & participated in the National Rifle matches at Camp Perry, OH.
Rev. Matthews was a retired minister of Southern Methodist Churches serving in Sandersville, GA, North Augusta, SC, Augusta, GA & Hephzibah, GA. He was a member of Richmond Lodge 412 F &AM. Hephzibah serving as Past Master & Chaplain.
He enjoyed the Bar-B-Q lunches as Vice President & Secretary of Hephzibah Agriculture Club. He was the faithful secretary of the Hen Peck Club & served as Chaplain in the Augusta Civitan Club.
Rev. Matthews was preceded in death by his parents Mr.& Mrs. W.B. Matthews. Survivors include: wife of 59 years Anne McElmurray Matthews; sons: Robert G.” Bob” Matthews, Jr. (Tanya) of Hephzibah, GA, W. Bryan Matthews (Rhonda) of Evans, GA; grandsons: Aaron Matthews (Tara), Austin Matthews, Alan Matthews & Carter Matthews; & a niece, nephews & many friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet with Pastor Bryan Matthews & Bob Matthews Jr., officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Southern Methodist Ministers & members of Richmond Lodge 412 F &AM. Private burial will be at Winter – Atkins Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hephzibah Southern Methodist Church at PO Box 685, Hephzibah, GA 30815 or to New Life Church at 250 Bobby Jones Expressway, Martinez, GA 30907 or to a charity of one’s choice.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 until the service time at
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com