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Obituary For Oliver M Matthews
Oliver Monroe Matthews, affectionally known as "Bobby," was born on October 27, 1951 in Clearwater, FL to the late Frank Lee Matthews Sr. and Sarah W. Matthews.
Bobby spent his childhood years in Pinellas County,attending both Dunedin and Clearwater High Schools (Graduated in 1971), where he excelled in several sports. His love of sports expanded beyond high school as he eventually went on to coach local youth teams.
Bobby had a 20 year career with the City of Clearwater in the Solid Waste Department, and thoroughly enjoyed occasional carpentry side jobs where he displayed his elaborate skills of cabinetmaking.
He served proudly as a member of Mount Olive AME Church for several years and in recent years, was a part of the congregation at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Clearwater.
Bobby’s memory will be cherished and kept alive by his loving daughters, Kesha Mooney and Amanda Tape (Rodney); Brothers, William (Billy) Matthews, Raymond Matthews, Richard Matthews, Oral Matthews; Sisters, Mary Matthews, Joanne Rainey (Martin), Sarah Rojas, Ann Bryant; Grandchildren, Maelin Mooney, Alyssa Mooney, PJ Mooney, Hines Mooney, Rodney Tape II, Rihana Tape, Rylin Tape; Goddaughter, Jessica Saylor; Special Friend, Harriett Garrison, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Matthews Jr., and his daughter, Constance Matthews.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 11:00 A. M., with Visitation on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 P. M., all at Mt. Olive MB Church, 1124 Harvey Lane, So. Clearwater, FL 33756. Live Stream Link for Funeral Service: https://youtu.be/E2clpmcfDLE
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To The Matthews Family in the hour of your lost and our lost the Dunedin Family. Bobby was like a brother to me (Tim) Pastor Timothy White, Sr. I will be praying for The family and send love. God Bless each of you!
Oliver, Thank you for the birth of our daughter, Amanda we did an awesome job raising her. She definitely is a daddy's girl, you spoiled her. I thank GOD for the love with Amanda, Rod and the grands Rihana & Rylin. I can still see your big smile when you were telling me at church,about your 70th birthday gifts from Amanda and family. Madra
This is a great loss to me.Bobby Matthews was one of the first friends I remember in my youth @ 8 years old visiting my grandmother in Dunedin.Then he came to clw. high school with that 1960 Ford comet. We remained friends all our adult life.He was a great friend who would always remind me of all the people in Dunedin. Sincerely, Larry Bryant aka "Twin"
This is a great loss to me.Bobby Matthews was one of the first friends I remember in my youth @ 8 years old visiting my grandmother in Dunedin.Then he came to clw. high school with that 1960 Ford comet. We remained friends all our adult life.He was a great friend who would always remind me of all the people in Dunedin .
We're sorry for your loss. Sending love and healing prayers. Love The Johnson Family
Our Deepest Condolences. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are sorry for your loss. - Alexander and Aukella Colson
Bobby I have a lots of memories of our friendship,never will forget you my friend,your friend Sylvester kimbrough jr
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