Joseph Vines Turner

I am reporting the sad death of a fellow Tee Jay classmate, and husband of Jackie Matthews, STUART MATTHEWS. He was a member of a class several years before our 1961 class, but well known to many of us. Jackie and I were in the same picture in our yearbook and I knew her husband since about 1955. Always enjoyed the company of both of them and held Stuart in very high regard. The memorial service was very well attended, and I saw a number of old friends of his, and mine. See the notice in the local paper below.
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MATTHEWS, Mr. Marvin Stuart, Jr., On Friday, October 14, 2022, Marvin "Stuart" Matthews Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away after a battle with cancer. He is now resting in peace with his heavenly father. Born to Marvin Matthews Sr. And Gene Stratton in Richmond, Va., Stuart attended Thomas Jefferson High School, where he met the love of his life, Jacqueline. They were happily married for 63 years, and Jacqueline was by his side until the end. Stuart never met a stranger and was not easily forgotten by those with which he spent time

Stuart had an illustrious racing career setting eight NHRA, two NASCAR Drag Racing Division and two National Drag Boat Association records. He was well known as an engine builder, running Stuart Matthews Engineering out of his basement in Mechanicsville for over 40 years. A lifetime hunter, he was passionate about waterfowl, turkey and groundhog hunting. He was also a longtime member of the East Hanover Rescue Squad, a youth soccer coach and member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. He loved bluegrass music and was a huge fan of The Seldom Scene and The Country Gentlemen.

Stuart is survived by his wife, Jacqueline; son, Brian and his wife, Sharlisa; granddaughter, Deja; and grandsons, Jordan and Harrison. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Sr. and Gene Matthews; son, Marvin III; and his brother, Gene.

To honor Stuart's memory, we are holding a celebration of their life on October 29, at Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church at 11 a.m. We invite anyone who knew them to attend and remember their wonderful life. Camouflage or automotive attire is encouraged but dress comfortably as Stuart preferred. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, 2022.

Saturday lunch, 7 NOV 20, I enjoyed lunch with Johnny and his wife, Bezzie. Also present at the home of Roger McGinnis in Chester were Stuart Matthews and Jackie. We feasted on a great Sibley's BBQ banquet and reminisced about the past times and classmates at Tee Jay. Many of us are gone now, and speaking personally, I wish we could resume our class reunions while we can still meet.

It is long past time for this public health HOAX to go away, and along with it all the politicians that have wrecked our city, and now our lives.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the attached pictures of our gathering.

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Second try to post this:

Visited Duvall at the McGuire VA facility over the recent storm weekend. Met his cousin and we had a very good visit. Sharp as ever and a pleasure to discuss various issues with ! Not bashful about PC subjects, like so many other pussified guys.
Took the two attached pictures, hope they are enjoyable. He will return to the Hampton VA after the weather subsides.