of Vilonia, AR
September 11, 1940 - June 17, 2025
Joseph ''Joe'' William Matthews, 84, passed away peacefully in the presence of his family on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Joe was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 11, 1940, to Jess and Marian Matthews. Joe was part of the Little Rock Central High School National Championship football team of 1957 and upon graduation from LRCH in 1958 as a National Merit Scholar, he enrolled in Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. Joe was accepted into UAMS College of Medicine during his junior year at Hendrix and was awarded both his Bachelor's and Medical Degree from UAMS in 1965. Joe completed his residency at St. Jude Hospital and John Gaston Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Joe married his wife of 38 years Constance ''Connie'' Matthews in 1967, until her passing in 2006. Joe also served in the United States Air Force as an officer (captain) and was honorably discharged prior to completing his fellowship. Joe completed his fellowship and board certification in Allergy and Immunology and practiced for 40 years until his retirement in 2011. Joe enjoyed playing and watching golf, skeet shooting, fishing, watching football, boxing, basketball, and was an avid reader and collector of firearms and edged weapons and military history.
Preceding Joe in death includes parents Jess and Marian Matthews, wife Constance Matthews, and son Brad Matthews. Survivors include daughter Catherine (Scott) Stracener, grandchildren Emma Stracener and Jonathan Stracener.
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10 Condolence(s)
Stephanie Metcalf
Friday, June 20, 2025
Catherine, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will be praying for peace for your family 🤍
Marc & Lorre
Friday, June 20, 2025
Oh girl - we're so sorry about your Dad! We have many fond memories living next door to y'all, those many years ago. Love to you and your sweet family! ❤️
Felisha Mason
Friday, June 20, 2025
I'm so sorry Catherine for the loss of your father. Lifting you and family in prayer. He sounded like an amazing man and he definitely raised an amazing young woman. Sending love and hugs sweet friend.
Reva Brown
Thursday, June 19, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Fathers are a special blessing to daughters.Treasure your memories.
Tina Edens
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prayers for you and your family.
Kaiti Kelley
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Joe has been such a big part of my life these past 8 months"teaching me, making me laugh, and putting up with me even when I got on his nerves (which I definitely did ) I care so deeply, and I'm holding Cathrine and her family in my heart right now.
Danny Harden
Thursday, June 19, 2025
So sorry Catherine for the loss of your dad. Prayers for you and all the family.🙏🙏
Susan Colford
Thursday, June 19, 2025
So very sorry to hear about your Dad! Sending prayers of comfort to you and your family.
Peper Howard
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prayers so sorry for your loss,may God watch over and keep you strong
Teddy Carr
Thursday, June 19, 2025
So sorry for your loss Catherine, in my prayers !! Love you sweet sister!