Matthews, Leslie

Funeral services for Leslie Matthews, 82, of Kilgore, will be held at 2 
p.m. Thursday afternoon, May 31, 2007, at First Presbyterian Church of 
Kilgore, with the Reverend Dr. William J. Ingersoll and the Reverend 
Roberta Ingersoll officiating. Burial will follow in Rusk County Memorial 
Gardens.

Mr. Matthews passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, in Kilgore.

He was born May 30, 1924, in Hubbard, the son of Henry and Willie Matthews, 
who preceded him in death.

Mr. Matthews served in the United States Army, fighting in the European 
Theater during World War II. He served as superintendent of several school 
districts, including Coolidge, Vidor, and Dickinson. He later moved to 
Kilgore, where he served as dean of occupational education at Kilgore 
College until his retirement. Mr. Matthews was a member of the First 
Presbyterian Church of Kilgore, and he was a Shriner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chester Matthews; and 
sister, Jo Gillam.

Leslie Matthews is survived by his wife, Judy Matthews of Kilgore; 
daughters, Leslie Ann Williamson and husband, Joe of Vidor and Lori 
Matthews of Austin; six grandchildren, Angela Dyer, Dr. Matthew 
Williamson, Trina Walters, Deanna Girard, Lori Leavitt and Jordan 
Matthews; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-6:30 p.m. this evening, May 30, 2007, 
at the funeral home.

Please leave online condolences at www.raderfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 5/30/2007.