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Submitted by: Jo Aguirre

Ronald G. Matthews

February 9, 1935 ~ June 1, 2018

Ronald G. Matthews, age 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 1st, 2018.

Ron was born on February 9th, 1935 to his parents Gerald and Jewell Matthews in Gorman, TX.

He is survived by Joan Matthews, his wife, his three children Jim (his wife Mary), Becky (her husband, Rick Beasley), and David, along with his three grandchildren, Kathryn, Christen, and Danielle.

Ron was a faithful husband to Joan, and we were all able to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary last August 2017.

Ron was a deeply spiritual and highly intellectual, but his most endearing qualities were his sense of humor and his love of music. His employers were Rocketdyne (and yes, he was indeed a rocket scientist) and Phillips Petroleum Company, but it was his devotion to his family and friends, his church, the Civitans and Baylor University that truly defined his character. Ron loved music of all kinds and was a member of the Ad Lib Singers and the First Baptist Church choir and orchestra. To say that fishing was his hobby, would be an understatement. He loved to fish and he developed numerous friendships with those he spent time with on the water. Ron loved to travel, loved sports (Go Bears!) and spent many days home delivering meals and volunteering. He was truly a fully devoted follower of Christ, and it is without a doubt that he was greeted in Heaven with "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Ron was blessed with a loving family and many lifelong friends, and we will all miss him dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association Research 2448 E 81 Street Suite 3000 Tulsa OK 74137 would be appreciated.

The Memorial Service will be Tuesday June 5, 2018 at 2 PM at the First Baptist Church in Bartlesville, OK.

Published in Examiner-Enterprise from June 3 to July 2, 2018 

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