Atlanta – Robert E. Matthews, 83, of Atlanta, passed away at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Graveside Services for Robert will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the Atlanta Cemetery.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Robert Ernest Matthews was born November 12, 1941, in Litchfield. He was united in marriage to Thelma L. Horath in 1975. Thelma preceded him in death in 2008.
Robert is survived by two children: Melissa (Jack) Stiles and Adam (Fatima) Matthews, four grandchildren, and one brother, Don Matthews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Fraley Matthews, and his wife.
Roberts was a graduate of Litchfield High School and worked as a front line cook at the DIXIE in McLean for over 20 years. He loved bowling in his spare time.
Memorials may be made to the Atlanta Rescue Squad.
Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta is assisting the family with arrangements.
