Thursday, January 21, 2010

Farewell, Friend

Our condolences to the family and acquaintances of VA tower Bubba Matthews, 55, who died on Jan. 19.
Here's his obituary from www.fredericksburg.com:

Forrest Davidson "Bubba" Matthews, 55, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Alexandria, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010, at Mary Washington Hospital.

Mr. Matthews was a self- employed tow truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his father, Grover L. Matthews.

Survivors include his son, David Matthews of Fredericksburg; his mother, Barbara Duncan of Alexandria; a sister, Sharon Cullop-Witherspoon and her husband, Dr. Thomas Witherspoon, of Baton Rouge, La.; and two nephews.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel, with the Rev. Willis A. Dempsey officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Lupus Foundation of America Inc., Box 631047, Baltimore, Md. 21263-1047.

Online guest book is available at covenantfuneral service.com.

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