Mr. Calvin Matthews
Calvin Matthews was born February 26, 1944 in Pollard, Alabama to the late Clarence Matthews and Rosie Mae Green.
Calvin was educated in the Escambia County Alabama School System, and graduated with the Class of 1962 at Southern Normal School.
He confessed Christ at an early age and united with the Fannie Baptist Church in Flomaton, Alabama. Later he united with Mount Zion A.M.E. Church of Brewton, Alabama where he served as a steward for over 30 years.
On September 27, 1965, he wed Dorothy Mae Wallace. With this union came her daughter, Hazel L. Wallace, Gary J. Matthews, Gregory J. Matthews, and Marcus A. Matthews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Mae Matthews; his daughter, Hazel L. Wallace Green; one sister, Mamie Tinker of Flomaton, Alabama and one brother, Robert Earl Green of Brewton, Alabama.
He departed this life on December 21, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Brother Calvin Matthews leaves to celebrate his memories, three sons, Gary (Loretha) Matthews, Gregory (Gale) Matthews and Marcus Matthews, all of Brewton, Alabama; two sisters, Louise Miller and Sonia (Ronnie) Grace, both of Brewton, Alabama; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
We, the family of the late Brother Calvin Matthews, extends our heartfelt appreciation for the outpour of sympathy, love and support shown to us during this difficult time. We pray God will continue to bless and keep each of you.
- The Family