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Thomas "Tom" Matthews '50 July 26, 2013 3:09 PM
(Published in) The Gonzales Cannon (on) July 16, 2013
Dr. Thomas Wallace Matthews,
1922-2013
Dr. Thomas Wallace Matthews, of Luling, died July 15 at the age of 90. He was born August 27, 1922 in Luling, to Cincinnatus Winchester and Clara Benner Matthews
He grew up on a farm and as a student was active in the Future Farmers of America, and graduated from Luling High School. After the attack at Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and became a B-25 bomber crew chief. He flew 60 combat missions for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, six Air Medals, and the Purple Heart for combat service with the 321 Bomb Group.
On August 14, 1946, he married Annette Jewel DeViney. After his discharge from active duty, he attended Texas A&M, and five years later he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced in Luling for many years.
He was always very active in the community. His memberships included the First Christian Church of Luling, Luling Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Caldwell County Republican Party, South East Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department, McNeil Cemetery Association, and Board of the Jennings Retirement Apartments.
A visitation will be held starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at O’Bannon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the First Christian Church of Luling with Rev. Will Paradeaux officiating.
Pallbearers will be Travis Fairchild, Stephen Matthews, Clint Fairchild, Keith Huebinger, James Short, and Joe Timms.
Survivors include three daughters, Julie and Clint Fairchild of Harwood, Suzanne Matthews, of Elgin, and Claire Huebinger of Katy; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Joe Timms, of Tildon, Lisa and James Short of Harwood, Travis Fairchild of Harwood, and Stephen and Sarah Matthews of League City; six great grandchildren, Jewel Short, Faith Short, Brandon Timms, Joseph Timms, Luke Matthews, and Charlette Matthews; and one sister, Sue Stutts of Jourdanton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette DeViney Matthews; one son, Robert Matthews; two grandchildren; three sisters; and a brother.
Dr. Thomas Wallace Matthews,
1922-2013
Dr. Thomas Wallace Matthews, of Luling, died July 15 at the age of 90. He was born August 27, 1922 in Luling, to Cincinnatus Winchester and Clara Benner Matthews
He grew up on a farm and as a student was active in the Future Farmers of America, and graduated from Luling High School. After the attack at Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and became a B-25 bomber crew chief. He flew 60 combat missions for which he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, six Air Medals, and the Purple Heart for combat service with the 321 Bomb Group.
On August 14, 1946, he married Annette Jewel DeViney. After his discharge from active duty, he attended Texas A&M, and five years later he graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. He practiced in Luling for many years.
He was always very active in the community. His memberships included the First Christian Church of Luling, Luling Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Caldwell County Republican Party, South East Caldwell County Volunteer Fire Department, McNeil Cemetery Association, and Board of the Jennings Retirement Apartments.
A visitation will be held starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at O’Bannon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17 at the First Christian Church of Luling with Rev. Will Paradeaux officiating.
Pallbearers will be Travis Fairchild, Stephen Matthews, Clint Fairchild, Keith Huebinger, James Short, and Joe Timms.
Survivors include three daughters, Julie and Clint Fairchild of Harwood, Suzanne Matthews, of Elgin, and Claire Huebinger of Katy; four grandchildren, Stephanie and Joe Timms, of Tildon, Lisa and James Short of Harwood, Travis Fairchild of Harwood, and Stephen and Sarah Matthews of League City; six great grandchildren, Jewel Short, Faith Short, Brandon Timms, Joseph Timms, Luke Matthews, and Charlette Matthews; and one sister, Sue Stutts of Jourdanton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Annette DeViney Matthews; one son, Robert Matthews; two grandchildren; three sisters; and a brother.
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