Matthews, William

William Latson Matthews, age 81, died Wednesday June 1, 2011. Born June 15, 1929, in Williamsburg County, he was the son of the late Harvey Matthews and the late Sarah Hutchinson Matthews. William made his living as a farmer and liked listening to and playing bluegrass, country and gospel music. He also enjoyed working in his garden and fishing. Mr. Matthews attended Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving is his wife, Mary Lou Powers Matthews of the home, two sons, Larry (Doris) Matthews and Mitchell Matthews, all of Florence, two daughters, Lynn Matthews and Susie (Mark) Hendrix, all of Florence, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two brothers, Leroy Matthews of Florence and J.D. Matthews of San Diego, CA, a special niece, Laura Matthews of Florence, step-children: Mary Ruth (Terry) Anderson of Hartsville, Jan (Jerry) Grimes of Trenton, FL, Henry (Pam) Cribb, Jr. of Orlando, FL; four step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren and a wonderful black lab, Julie. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 3, 2011. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday, June 2, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o Brenda Baird, 211 Belvin Street, Darlington, SC 29532.