Melvin E. Matthews, age 93, of Holland, Ohio, died October 12, 2014, at Astor House. Son of to Archie H. and Erma Ruth (Lowell) Matthews. Married Barbara J. (Simmons) Matthews on August 14, 1951.
TSgt. Army (Infantry) WWII veteran, serving over 6 1/2 years in the military service, one year in British and Dutch New Guinea-One year on Luzon, Philippine Islands from invasion day until the war in the Pacific ended. He worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. in Maumee for 5 years and there he met wife, Barbara. He was the former owner and operator of Simmons Nursery and Landscape, Inc., Toledo and after his retirement he continued working for his son in the business. Patriotism was important to him. He belonged to Post #335, American Legion, serving 10 years as Chaplain and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #11115, Maumee, and member of the Lucas County Veterans Burial Corps. He flew the American Flag daily. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Deborah, David (Denise) and Jeffery (Susie); grandchildren, Nathan (Holly), Sara (Joseph), Zoe and Hal; great- grandchildren, Tyler and Jillian; sister, Dorothy Bateman. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Andrea Leigh and seven siblings. Funeral services at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, with American Legion Post 335 memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service at Providence Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m. with additional visitation from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday, October 16; the Reverend Dennis King presiding. Memorial contributions were asked to be given Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Highway, Holland, OH 43528.
TSgt. Army (Infantry) WWII veteran, serving over 6 1/2 years in the military service, one year in British and Dutch New Guinea-One year on Luzon, Philippine Islands from invasion day until the war in the Pacific ended. He worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. in Maumee for 5 years and there he met wife, Barbara. He was the former owner and operator of Simmons Nursery and Landscape, Inc., Toledo and after his retirement he continued working for his son in the business. Patriotism was important to him. He belonged to Post #335, American Legion, serving 10 years as Chaplain and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #11115, Maumee, and member of the Lucas County Veterans Burial Corps. He flew the American Flag daily. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Deborah, David (Denise) and Jeffery (Susie); grandchildren, Nathan (Holly), Sara (Joseph), Zoe and Hal; great- grandchildren, Tyler and Jillian; sister, Dorothy Bateman. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Andrea Leigh and seven siblings. Funeral services at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, with American Legion Post 335 memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service at Providence Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m. with additional visitation from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday, October 16; the Reverend Dennis King presiding. Memorial contributions were asked to be given Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Highway, Holland, OH 43528.
Melvin E. Matthews, age 93, of Holland, Ohio, died October 12, 2014, at Astor House. Son of to Archie H. and Erma Ruth (Lowell) Matthews. Married Barbara J. (Simmons) Matthews on August 14, 1951.
TSgt. Army (Infantry) WWII veteran, serving over 6 1/2 years in the military service, one year in British and Dutch New Guinea-One year on Luzon, Philippine Islands from invasion day until the war in the Pacific ended. He worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. in Maumee for 5 years and there he met wife, Barbara. He was the former owner and operator of Simmons Nursery and Landscape, Inc., Toledo and after his retirement he continued working for his son in the business. Patriotism was important to him. He belonged to Post #335, American Legion, serving 10 years as Chaplain and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #11115, Maumee, and member of the Lucas County Veterans Burial Corps. He flew the American Flag daily. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Deborah, David (Denise) and Jeffery (Susie); grandchildren, Nathan (Holly), Sara (Joseph), Zoe and Hal; great- grandchildren, Tyler and Jillian; sister, Dorothy Bateman. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Andrea Leigh and seven siblings. Funeral services at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, with American Legion Post 335 memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service at Providence Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m. with additional visitation from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday, October 16; the Reverend Dennis King presiding. Memorial contributions were asked to be given Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Highway, Holland, OH 43528.
TSgt. Army (Infantry) WWII veteran, serving over 6 1/2 years in the military service, one year in British and Dutch New Guinea-One year on Luzon, Philippine Islands from invasion day until the war in the Pacific ended. He worked for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co. in Maumee for 5 years and there he met wife, Barbara. He was the former owner and operator of Simmons Nursery and Landscape, Inc., Toledo and after his retirement he continued working for his son in the business. Patriotism was important to him. He belonged to Post #335, American Legion, serving 10 years as Chaplain and was a lifetime member of VFW Post #11115, Maumee, and member of the Lucas County Veterans Burial Corps. He flew the American Flag daily. Survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Deborah, David (Denise) and Jeffery (Susie); grandchildren, Nathan (Holly), Sara (Joseph), Zoe and Hal; great- grandchildren, Tyler and Jillian; sister, Dorothy Bateman. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Andrea Leigh and seven siblings. Funeral services at Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee, Ohio will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, with American Legion Post 335 memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service at Providence Lutheran Church at 11:30 a.m. with additional visitation from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the church on Thursday, October 16; the Reverend Dennis King presiding. Memorial contributions were asked to be given Providence Lutheran Church, 8131 Airport Highway, Holland, OH 43528.
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