Robert Matthews

Robert E. "Bob" Matthews, 71, of Emporia, died on Friday, June 6, 2008. He was the son of the late Doc Clifton and Lillian Baugh Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a retired plumber. He is survived by five children; nine grandchildren; one sister, and a devoted companion, Shirley Trovinger of Emporia. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George with the Rev. Barry Ginn officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard