Luther W. Matthews, Jr, 73, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born May 4, 1948 in Nash County to the late Luther Sr and Alcie Manning Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, John Matthews, Sam Matthews and Mary Coppedge.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy Sykes Matthews along with sisters JoAnn Johnson, Susie Mae Sanders and sister in law, Ann Matthews as well as many nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family and friends will be Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 from 10:00-10:45 a.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mount Zion Original Free Will Baptist Church, 1779 Mount Zion Church Road, Nashville, NC 27856. The family asks that you please wear a mask during visitation.