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Charles Otis Matthews, Sr.

09/15/1937 - 09/29/2026

Obituary For Charles Otis Matthews, Sr.

Charles Otis Matthews, Sr., 89, was born on Wednesday, September 15, 1937 and passed on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Funeral Service:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Visitation 12:00 PM
Funeral 1:00 PM

Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church | 2617 Mt. Zion Church Road | Apex, NC 27502

Interment: Mt Zion Baptist Church Cemetery

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To Lorin and your sibling I want to seen my condolences to the family and pray that you all find strength in God to help you all get through this. Love one another and keep being there to get you all through the rough times.

Frances Charles Worley-Stroud

To Chuck, Lorin, and Lorna, it is with fond memories that the family of MR. JAMES W. REDDRICK (UNC MAINTENANCE DEPT COLLEAGUE), send our deepest condolences regarding the passing of you Dad.

Matthew 5:4 – "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Respectfully yours, Reuben, Sybil, Corliss, Loviney, Gretchen, Harriett, Ursula and Elizabeth (Beth) Reddrick❣️🙏🏾

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Elizabeth REDDRICK Allen

Charles, Lorna & Lorin our father's go back for many years. My condolences to you all for your loss. May you find strength, love & peace with family memories if your parents.

Harriett Reddrick Edmondson

Matthews Family: May God grant you peace and comfort as you walk through this valley, knowing Deacon Matthews is securely home.

Sophia Pearson

Mr Matthews..Will be remembered as a kind respectful man always smiling.

Laura & Marilyn Womble Former UNC hospital colleagues

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To the Matthew Family, Dianne and I share in the loss of a faithful and dedicated soldier of the Lord. Charles was the perfect example of keeping your faith in the Lord regardless of the situations you are confronted with. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you in these ours of bereavement. Wayne & Dianne

Wayne McMasters

Condolences to the family doing the loss of your love one 🙏 and may God keep his arms around you

Maryland and Ruby Snelling

Dear Cousins Chuck, Loren and Lorna. I am sending you love and encouragement in this new season of life. I pray that, especially in these first new days, your sweet memories, joy and pride of your Father will sustain you. Remember to also cling close to each other and to seek God's guidance in the days ahead. From a knowing heart I wish you comfort and peace. Love, Anita

Anita Scott Neville

Our sincere condolences to the Matthews family. We were saddened to learn of Charles' passing. May God comfort and keep you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. Our prayers are with you. 🙏🌹 Brenda Steele Hawkins, Sarah Steele Thornton & Family

Brenda Steele Hawkins

Dear Chuck, Lorna, Lorne and Family members: I am so sorry about the passing of your father. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Charles was a wonderful, smart and knowledgeable gentleman. Often when I visited my aunt (Ada Harvey), if he was outside we engaged in conversation. And also, when I would pick up my youngest granddaughter from he and your mom. I know that losing a parent is difficult but Charles' life will be a lasting impression. I pray for your peace, happy memories and continued faith. Blessings for each of you. God only takes the esteemed!

Barbara Best Nichols

So sorry to hear of the passing of Charles. We were classmates at Berry O Kelly High School. He was an excellent student. We did not keep in touch after we graduated high school.

Alma Evans Moore

Dear Cousins Chuck, Lorne and Lorna, My heart and prayers are with all of you now. I was so sad to learn of Charles' passing. I know this is a tough time for each of you. I have several fond memories of Charles. At Harris family gatherings, especially funerals where I had to speak in public, I would always find Charles' face in the crowd. He was pleasant and encouraging with his sweet smile and focusing on him always gave me courage and strength to make it through whatever I had to do. That was Charles - always pleasant. I remember how proud he was of all of you and how hard he worked to take care of you. He and your mom, our cousin Laura Ann made the cutest couple! I hope you find comfort in knowing he and your mom are now reunited in sweet peace and are with the angels watching over you.

Love, Cousin Brenda Jo Scott Bowden

Brenda Jo Scott Bowden

Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time.

David & Gayzelle Chavis

Dr. Shrley and I send out prayers to the family of Deacon Matthews. He was faithful inspite of his various health challenges. And that was a testimony to all of us that the Lord will keep us during trying times. If you need us, we are available.

Pastor Robert and Dr. Shirley Jones

Pastor Robert Jones

Sending condolences to the family. May God comfort you during your bereavement. Fond memories always.

Iris Williams Fuller

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Lorne and family on the loss of your father We worked alongside your father and you while at UNC Hospitals He will be truly missed

Ron & Clarissa Charles

To Lorna, Lorne and Chuck - I am saddened to hear of the passing of Charles. Laura Ann and Charles were integral parts of my children's early upbringing. I will always appreciate the love and care that was shown to their little cousins. LaurAnn and Charles back together. I offer my absolute and sincere condolences. Deborah Glenn

Deborah Glenn

Our hearts and sympathy go out to the family of cousin Charles Mathews. Our loss is heaven's gain. Know that the Comforter Jesus is with you always, even at times like theses.

Anthony Artis & Carolyn Artis

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family

Carolyn Farrington Hedgepeth

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