William Ronald (Ron) Matthews, age 72, passed away on February 25, 2022.

Ron was born in Savannah and lived in Richmond Hill, GA for the past 41 years. He was an active member of Corinth Baptist Church, has previously served as Sunday School Director, Sunday school teacher, Chairman of the Brotherhood, Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee and was a choir member.

He was a certified optician and worked for Hodge Optical, Pearle Vision, Georgia Eye and most recently with Island Eye Care. Ron was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. He enjoyed coaching basketball through the local recreation department, playing tennis, riding motorcycles but most recently fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Ron loved cooking BBQ and entertaining his family and his extended church family.

Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Kirkland, grandparents, William and Dicie Matthews.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Cheryl; his children, William Ronald Matthews, Jr. (Jessica), Kelli Ross (John), Ryan Matthews (Melissa) and Crystal Matthews; grandchildren, Brandon Ross, Emilee Ross, Corey Matthews, Erin Matthews, Kelcey Matthews and Raelyn Matthews. His brothers, Ricky Henley, Randy Henley and his sister, Lynn Henley; several nieces and nephews and his beloved chickens.

Visitation will be held at the Richmond Hill Funeral Home on February 28, 2022 from 6 to 8 pm. Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. at Richmond Hill Funeral Home on March 1, 2022 with interment at Corinth Baptist Church in Richmond Hill.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of Ron Matthews (Multiple Myeloma) P.O. Box 12268 Newport News, VA 23612

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