Billy Joe Matthews

Matthews Boonville – Billy Joe Matthews, 74, passed away March 16, 2017 at his home. He was born February 24, 1943 in Forsyth County to the late Roy Zeno Matthews and Lucinda “Cindy” Brown Matthews.  Billy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He always enjoyed the outdoors and farming.  Billy retired from Consolidated Trucking Company after working at several other trucking companies.  He helped with the construction of Hwy 421 and Interstate 77.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, David Snow; brothers, Jerry Matthews, Ronald Matthews.  Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Edna Laird Matthews; children, Daniel (Lisa) Matthews, Darice (Kevin) M. Jefferson, Ericka (Andrew) M. Osborne; grandchildren, Emily (John) S. Castellucci, Meghan Matthews, Garrett Matthews, Corbin Jefferson, Brooke Jefferson, Ethan Osborne, Olivia Snow, Joseph Osborne; sisters, Betty Lou Eagle, Collie (Gilbert) Wooten; brother, T.L. (Nell) Matthews; daughter-in-law, Amy (James) Snow-Byrd; sister’s-in-law, Jackie Matthews, Judy Matthews; and several nieces and nephews.  His funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Richmond Hill Baptist Church by the Rev. Will Hamric and the Rev. Ken Boaz.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday at Richmond Hill Baptist Church.  The family would like to thank Wilkes Hospice and Richmond Hill Baptist Church for all the love and care shown to Billy.  Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice.  Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville is serving the Matthews family.  Online condolences can be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com.