CURTIS “CURT” JASPER MATTHEWS

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Curtis Jasper Matthews, 65, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at UNC Healthcare Hospice in Pittsboro.

Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Jordan Chapel AME Zion church with Pastor RIcky McKinney, Sr. officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. Matthews was born October 12, 1954 to the late Thomas and Vernell Matthews. A member of Jordan Grove AME Zion Church, he was educated in the Chatham County School System. He then served in the United States Army for 2 years. After the military, he joined Wrenn Brothers Lumber Company, working until his health declined. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Claude and Elbert.

Survivors include a daughter, Anissa Brooks of Prattville, AL; two grandsons; brother; Grover Matthews and sister, Lola Matthews, both of Siler City.