Mr. Willie J." Dub" Matthews

Mr. Willie J. "Dub” Matthews, 75, of McComb, MS departed this earthly life on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his residence in McComb, MS. Visitation 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday, September 13, 2024, at Peoples Undertaking Co. Visitation continuing 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church, Magnolia, MS. Service following at 11:00am with Rev. Carl Hughes officiating. Interment in True Gospel Memorial Gardens. Willie Joseph Matthews was born September 24, 1948, in Summit, Mississippi, the eldest son of Ernest and Erma Jackson Matthews. He was known by many as “Dub”, a name that followed him during his journey in life. At an early age, he joined Mt Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, and was later associated with the True Gospel Missionary Baptist Church, and Rosehill Missionary Baptist Church. He served faithfully in his church until his health failed him. Willie “Dub” Matthews was a graduate of Booker T. Washington School in Summit, MS Class of 1967. Upon graduating, he joined the United States Army and was discharged on May 12, 1970, with the rank of Sergeant. He earned the Army Service Award, National Defense Service Metal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Metal, and the Expert Badge (Riffle). Following his active duty to support of Operation Desert Shield-Desert Storm, he received an honorable discharge from the National Guard on December 12, 1994. He retired from Croft after 28 years, also Sanderson Farm. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Matthews, His first wife Diane Pittman Matthews, stepson son Joe” Hubba” Barnes, and one brother O.C Montgomery. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife Gabriel Barnes Matthews, his mother Erma Jackson Matthews, three sons: Terrence Matthews, Kendrick Matthews, and Kenric (Temeka) Matthews; three stepchildren: Monica (Mark) Barnes, Jasmine (Ray Charles) Forrest, and Chad (Keisha) Allen. One brother, Dennis (Ellen) Matthews, 6 sisters: Celestine Matthews-Griffin, Noretta (Robert) Leonard, Clementine Matthews, Josephine (William) Rice, Peggy Matthews, Donnis (Robert) Johnson, 14 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Compassionate services entrusted to Peoples Undertaking Co.

Mr. Willie J." Dub" Matthews

September 24, 1948 - September 4, 2024