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Jonathan Matthews

Passed 06/01/2025

Obituary For Jonathan Matthews

Jonathan Matthews, 90 passed Sunday, June 1, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.

His Funeral Service is 2:00 PM. Saturday, June 14, 2025 at St. Matthew Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church 175 West Fisher Avenue Riverdale Community, New Bern.

The interment will follow at St. Matthew Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 thru Friday June 13, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at 3008 Madison Avenue, New Bern, NC.

Viewing hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday, June 13th at Oscar’s Mortuary.

He is survived by his daughter, Jonee' Elois Matthews Milliken and son-in-law, Ulysses “Tony” Milliken, Jr., New Bern, NC; grandson, Ulysses Jovon Milliken, III and wife, Shamika; granddaughter, Jewel Unique Milliken; great grandchildren, Ulysses Jaydon Milliken, IV and Saniya Lanea Milliken all of Raleigh, NC.

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To Jonee and Family My condolences to you and your family. Know love you and will keep you and your family in our prayers

Sharon Holloway Cantlow Bryant

To the Matthews and Milliken families, you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you each day. We are sorry for your loss. Love, Skip and Jackie Canady

Skip and Jackie Canady

Jonee' & Family, Our sincerest condolences with God's Blessings. Love Y'all Much, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Barbara Hawkins Perry

The lord has spoken for the last of the 2nd generation of the Matthews family member, he was a very important in the family tree of life, he was more than a cousin to our family, he taught us the real meaning of God Holy Word, he was there watching the 3rd generation of Matthews grow up at St Matthews , he will be missed, as he goes and wait for the 2nd coming of our Lord Jesus along with the other Matthews family members that has passed on to be resurrected to those many Mansions where Jesus said he has prepared a place for those that lived by his word, go in peace my dear cousin, you will always be remembered as a very important part of the Matthews family, Willie ,Larry, Marion, Jeffrey, Erica, raphael, Michael and Russell

Matthews/Borden family

Jonee, we are deeply saddened to hear about your father's passing. You were such a devoted and extraordinary caretaker to him, and we hope you find comfort in knowing how much your love and efforts enriched his life. The bond you shared was truly special, and your unwavering dedication is a testament to your strength and compassion. Please know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories you created with your father be a source of solace and peace in the days ahead. Sending you all our love and heartfelt sympathy,

Sheila Godette & Regina Godette-Crawford

Jonee so sorry for the loss of your dear father. May your precious memories help to ease the loss.

Charlene Washington

Matthews family, so sorry for your loss. Mr. Matthews was such a pleasant person and always easy to talk to when dealing with him, whether business or personal. Prayers being sent your way for strength and comfort during your loss. He will truly be missed.

Tammy Satchell

Jonee and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Heavenly Peace

Mike and Joan Sidberry

Jonee and Family - Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteous. Bishop Mary Simmons & Connie

Bishop Mary Simmons & Connie

Jonee, sending prayer to you and your family. We remember your Dad from way back,when your mother taught school down in Harlowe at the old Godette School.

Edna Carter Kearney

To Jones', Tony & Family; Deepest condolences and prayers for your family. You worked hard and tiredlessly taking care of your dad while still working hard to provide your beautiful and "Unique" floral arrangements to your customers!!! May God bless you! Zelda Best

Zelda Best

Joanne' I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Sending my love and condolences and know that you and your family is in my prayers. My deepest sympathy.

Linda C Hill

Tony, Jonee', Grandchildren, intimate friends, and acquaintances who are very saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Jonathan Matthews. His brother Richard and family always spoke well about Jonathan. I too was a customer at Unique's Florist Shop where Jonathan served me kindly. During this sad time we wish you the true God's loving comfort as promised in 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4.

Joseph & Charissa Bizzell

Joan,With Deepest Sympathy Many thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Your friend at Godette School Althea Norris-Hinton

Althea Norris Hinton

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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