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Marvin Lonnie Matthews

Male 1912 - 2010  (98 years)


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  • Name Marvin Lonnie Matthews 
    Born 27 Mar 1912  La Salle County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 20 May 2010 
    Buried Dilley Cemetery, Dilley, Frio County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I05258  Family Tree
    Last Modified 25 Jul 2017 

    Family Ruby Irene Banning,   b. 7 Feb 1920, Oklahoma, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 2011, Burleson, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married Sep 1939 
    Children 
     1. Patricia Ann Matthews,   b. 22 Aug 1940, Frio County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Joe Marvin Matthews,   b. 27 Jul 1944, Frio County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Jerry Lee Matthews,   b. 14 Jul 1948, Frio County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Linda Joy Matthews,   b. 31 Dec 1951, Frio County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
     5. James Earl Matthews,   b. 24 Aug 1954, La Salle County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 25 Jul 2017 
    Family ID F1764  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Mar 1912 - La Salle County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Dilley Cemetery, Dilley, Frio County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Census
    1940 US Census
    1940 US Census
    La Salle County, Texas

  • Notes 
    • Marvin Mathews, 98, of Arlington, formerly of Dilley, a man of God, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2010.
      Marvin's parents, Joseph & Florence Mathews moved to the Millett area around 1905. He was born on March 27, 1912, about 4 miles east of Millett. There were 5 children of which Marvin was the 4th born. He attended school in Millett, Dilley & Cotulla, where he graduated in 1931. Marvin played football on the first team Dilley had. He attended West Mooreland Jr. College in San Antonio and on to Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos where he played football. He wanted to be a coach, but money was scarce because of the Great Depression. He went to California and worked a few years. He then went to the state of Washington & worked on the Grand Coulee Dam. In 1936, he returned to Millett & began farming & ranching. In 1938, he met Ruby Banning & they were married in September 1939. They have 5 children, 15 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren & 5 great, great grandchildren.
      In 1950, during a great drought, he went to work for Hughes Butane Co. in Cotulla. A few years later, the company was purchased by Universal Gas Co. He retired after 27 years.
      Marvin was very talented musically. He played the saxophone in the church orchestra and sang solos. He was a charter member of Christian Faith Center, formerly 1st Assembly of God Church in Dilley. He was a Deacon for 60 years.
      He leaves a legacy of faith, honor, service & love for family, friends, country & most importantly, love for his Heavenly Father. He was a lifelong resident of Dilley & Millett.
      He is survived by his wife, Ruby of 70 years, two daughters & three sons. Patricia McCarthy & husband, Stanley of Mansfield, TX, Linda Showalter & husband John of Arlington, TX, Joe Mathews & wife Patsy of Dilley, Jerry Mathews & wife Sharla of The Woodlands, TX and Jimmy Mathews & wife Gigi of Corpus Christi, TX.