James A. Matthews Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James A. Matthews, of Voorhees, NJ, passed away on November 1, 2019 at the age of 83 years. Beloved father of Kevin Matthews (Cheryl), Jamie Newcomb, Sr., and Lynn Matthews. Proud grandfather of Caitlyn Matthews, Ryan Matthews, Ashley Matthews, and Jamie Newcomb, Jr. Dear brother of Sis Plasket, Mary Bain, Freida Belsanti, Tommy Matthews, Joan Matthews the late Bobby Matthews, and the late Charlie Matthews. James worked in maintenance for many years at the Masonic Home and Charity in Burlington, NJ. He participated in the Mummers Parade first with the South Jersey String Band and later for the Palmyra String Band. He helped in many capacities, including making suits, and would often bring his son, Kevin, along to help. He was a passionate baseball fan and had a deep love for the Philadelphia Phillies. He enjoyed fishing and crabbing with his brothers. He enjoyed going to the Berlin Mart early on Saturday mornings, and then would spend his evening watching wrestling with his son. Viewing will be Friday, November 8, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Earle Funeral Home, 122 W. Church St., Blackwood, NJ 08012, where a service will begin at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations to James’ family to help with funeral expenses would be appreciated at https://www.gofundme.com/f/funeral-costs-for-james-matthews?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet . Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com

James A. Matthews

October 24, 1936 - November 1, 2019