Lloyd Elmer Matthews, Sr., 74, of Tulsa, OK, formerly of Muskogee, OK, passed away Saturday, October 23, 1976, at St. Francis Hospital, Tulsa, OK. He was born on Monday, February 24, 1902, in Rhea, AR, to John Matthews and Cynthia (Farley) Matthews. Lloyd was married to Eula (Stewart) Matthews, was a retired, self-employed, wholesale tobacco salesman, and a member of Masonic Oriental Lodge #430, in Muskogee, OK. He is survived by his wife, Eula of the home; two sons, Lloyd Matthews, Jr. of Tulsa, OK, and Jack Matthews of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Mrs. Jim (Jayne) Spence of Tulsa, OK; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ina Matthews of Muskogee, OK, Audrey Matthews of Muskogee, OK, and Mrs. Velma Ponder of Riverside, CA; and a lifetime of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Viewing 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 26, 1976
Moore's Eastlawn Chapel, 1908 S. Memorial Dr., Tulsa, OK

Viewing 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, Tuesday, October 26,1976
The Bradley Family Funeral Home, 1020 W. Okmulgee St., Muskogee, OK

Service 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 26, 1976
Central Baptist Church, 624 E. Side Blvd., Muskogee, OK
Rev. G. L. Crittendon, officiating

Pallbearers: Raymond Culver, Harold Jackson, E. L. Keltner, Sam Greb, Clarence "Doc" Renard, and Dan McCorkle.

Honorary Pallbearers: The Deacons of Central Baptist Church, Muskogee, OK.

Interment at Green Hill Cemetery, Muskogee, OK



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