David Gardner Matthews, Jr., 24, of Dry Ridge, KY died Thursday July 15, 2021 from injuries sustained in a tow truck accident on I-75 in Walton, KY. Born December 11, 1996 in Ocala, FL, he was the son of the David and Kimberly Marie Buckner Matthews, Sr. of Dry Ridge.
David was a Team Leader at Dana Industries in Dry Ridge. He was an avid Florida Gator fan, as well as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. As a pastime, he loved tinkering with cars and trucks and hanging out with his friends. He was a member of United Auto Worker (UAW) #3064.
He was a fun-spirited, all-around good, loving son that will be missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn his passing, two brothers: Gary Jackson, John Buckner; one sister: Melissa Matthews – all of Dry Ridge; his maternal grandparents: Dewey W. Buckner of Chillicothe, OH and Flora B. Johnson Buckner of Ocala, FL; paternal grandmother: Catherine Ann Gardner Matthews of Ocala, FL; five cousins: Dominic (Steve) Tribuani Skinner, Angelika Tribuani, Antonio Tribuani, Amanda Ansardi-Hamilton – all of Dry Ridge, Joshua Riggins of Tampa, FL, along with an aunt: Christina Marie Buckner of Dry Ridge; two nieces: McKenzie Buckner, Maddie Buckner and two nephews: Jacob Matthews and Elijah Matthews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Donald Ray Matthews.
Visitation will be Thursday July 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes (Williamstown location). Funeral services will be conducted Friday July 23 at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in the Williamstown Cemetery.
David was a Team Leader at Dana Industries in Dry Ridge. He was an avid Florida Gator fan, as well as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. As a pastime, he loved tinkering with cars and trucks and hanging out with his friends. He was a member of United Auto Worker (UAW) #3064.
He was a fun-spirited, all-around good, loving son that will be missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn his passing, two brothers: Gary Jackson, John Buckner; one sister: Melissa Matthews – all of Dry Ridge; his maternal grandparents: Dewey W. Buckner of Chillicothe, OH and Flora B. Johnson Buckner of Ocala, FL; paternal grandmother: Catherine Ann Gardner Matthews of Ocala, FL; five cousins: Dominic (Steve) Tribuani Skinner, Angelika Tribuani, Antonio Tribuani, Amanda Ansardi-Hamilton – all of Dry Ridge, Joshua Riggins of Tampa, FL, along with an aunt: Christina Marie Buckner of Dry Ridge; two nieces: McKenzie Buckner, Maddie Buckner and two nephews: Jacob Matthews and Elijah Matthews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Donald Ray Matthews.
Visitation will be Thursday July 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes (Williamstown location). Funeral services will be conducted Friday July 23 at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in the Williamstown Cemetery.
David Gardner Matthews, Jr., 24, of Dry Ridge, KY died Thursday July 15, 2021 from injuries sustained in a tow truck accident on I-75 in Walton, KY. Born December 11, 1996 in Ocala, FL, he was the son of the David and Kimberly Marie Buckner Matthews, Sr. of Dry Ridge.
David was a Team Leader at Dana Industries in Dry Ridge. He was an avid Florida Gator fan, as well as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. As a pastime, he loved tinkering with cars and trucks and hanging out with his friends. He was a member of United Auto Worker (UAW) #3064.
He was a fun-spirited, all-around good, loving son that will be missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn his passing, two brothers: Gary Jackson, John Buckner; one sister: Melissa Matthews – all of Dry Ridge; his maternal grandparents: Dewey W. Buckner of Chillicothe, OH and Flora B. Johnson Buckner of Ocala, FL; paternal grandmother: Catherine Ann Gardner Matthews of Ocala, FL; five cousins: Dominic (Steve) Tribuani Skinner, Angelika Tribuani, Antonio Tribuani, Amanda Ansardi-Hamilton – all of Dry Ridge, Joshua Riggins of Tampa, FL, along with an aunt: Christina Marie Buckner of Dry Ridge; two nieces: McKenzie Buckner, Maddie Buckner and two nephews: Jacob Matthews and Elijah Matthews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Donald Ray Matthews.
Visitation will be Thursday July 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes (Williamstown location). Funeral services will be conducted Friday July 23 at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in the Williamstown Cemetery.
David was a Team Leader at Dana Industries in Dry Ridge. He was an avid Florida Gator fan, as well as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan. As a pastime, he loved tinkering with cars and trucks and hanging out with his friends. He was a member of United Auto Worker (UAW) #3064.
He was a fun-spirited, all-around good, loving son that will be missed by everyone who knew him. In addition to his parents, he leaves to mourn his passing, two brothers: Gary Jackson, John Buckner; one sister: Melissa Matthews – all of Dry Ridge; his maternal grandparents: Dewey W. Buckner of Chillicothe, OH and Flora B. Johnson Buckner of Ocala, FL; paternal grandmother: Catherine Ann Gardner Matthews of Ocala, FL; five cousins: Dominic (Steve) Tribuani Skinner, Angelika Tribuani, Antonio Tribuani, Amanda Ansardi-Hamilton – all of Dry Ridge, Joshua Riggins of Tampa, FL, along with an aunt: Christina Marie Buckner of Dry Ridge; two nieces: McKenzie Buckner, Maddie Buckner and two nephews: Jacob Matthews and Elijah Matthews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Donald Ray Matthews.
Visitation will be Thursday July 22, 2021 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes (Williamstown location). Funeral services will be conducted Friday July 23 at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in the Williamstown Cemetery.
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