William “Rock” A. Matthews of Oxford

William “Rock” A. Matthews
William “Rock” A. Matthews

William “Rock” A. Matthews, 66, of Oxford, died Thursday, Aug. 22, at his residence.  He was the husband of Susan Savage Matthews, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

Born in Boston, Mass., he was the son of the late Harry E. and Catherine Maloney Matthews.

Rock was an accountant and was the owner of A Clean Space in New London.

He served his country in the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty in Vietnam.

Rock was a member of the Assumption BVM Church, West Grove, the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 3858, the American Legion and the Right to Life.

He enjoyed gardening, raising goats, history, driving and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, William A. Matthews, III and his wife Lizzet of Glen Burnie, Md., Timothy J. Matthews and his wife Jenn of Charleston, S.C. and Patric D. Matthews and his wife Megan of Charleston, S.C.; three daughters, Susan C. Gibson and her husband Matthew of Lincoln University, Jessica L. Matthews and her husband William Matthews of John ‘s Island, S.C. and Marian K. Culley and her husband Kyle of Parkesburg; two brothers, Frederic E. Matthews of Bowling Green, Ohio and Christopher C. Matthews of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Virginalee Ashe of Johnson City, Ill. and eight grandchildren.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 26, at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, and again from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove.  His Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30.  Burial will at 2:30 p.m., in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Route 2, Annville, PA  17003

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 740 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

age 66, of Oxford, PA, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013, at his residence.  He was the husband of Susan Savage Matthews, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage.

Born in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late Harry E. and Catherine Maloney Matthews.

Rock was an accountant and was the owner of A Clean Space in New London, PA.

He served his country in the U.S. Army , serving two tours of duty in Viet Nam.

Rock was a member of the Assumption BVM Church, West Grove, PA, the Knights of Columbus, Council No. 3858, the American Legion and the Right to Life.

He enjoyed gardening, raising Goats, history, driving and being with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, William A. Matthews, III and his wife Lizzet of Glen Burnie, MD, Timothy J. Matthews and his wife Jenn of Charleston, SC and Patric  D. Matthews and his wife Megan of Charleston, SC; three daughters, Susan C. Gibson and her husband Matthew of Lincoln University, PA, Jessica L. Matthews and her husband William Matthews of John ‘s Island, SC and Marian K. Culley and her husband Kyle of Parkesburg, PA; two brothers, Frederic E. Matthews of Bowling Green, OH and Christopher C. Matthews of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister, Virginalee Ashe of Johnson City, IL and eight grandchildren.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00, Monday evening, August 26, 2013,          at the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA, and again from 9:30 to 10:30 on    Tuesday morning, August 27, 2013, at Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, PA.  His Funeral Mass will follow at 10:30.  Burial will at 2:30, in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Route 2, Annville, PA  17003

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, 740 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

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