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Larry Matthews

July 3, 1945 ~ May 29, 2024 (age 78) 78 Years Old
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Larry Matthews Obituary

Larry Vince Matthews, age 78, of Monroeville, passed away May 29, 2024, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville. Mr. Matthews was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on July 3, 1945, to the late Frank and Goldie Matthews. Larry honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed by General Electric, Dana, and Walmart. He married Connie Sue Podolan on November 24, 2001, in Mill Springs, North Carolina.  

Survivors include:
Wife, Connie Matthews of Monroeville.
Daughter, Monique Matthews of Georgia.
Son, Christopher Matthews of Florida.
Stepsons, Nick Ackels and Mike Ackels both of Fort Wayne.
Eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Terry Franklin Matthews, in 2012. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at American Legion Post 420, 112 East South Street, Monroeville with visitation from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM prior to the service.
Burial with military honors will take place at Prairie Grove Cemetery in Waynedale, Fort Wayne.

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Services

Visitation
Monday
June 3, 2024

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
American Legion Post 420 - Monroeville
112 East South Street
Monroeville, IN 46773

Funeral Service
Monday
June 3, 2024

1:00 PM
American Legion Post 420 - Monroeville
112 East South Street
Monroeville, IN 46773

Burial with Military Honors
Monday
June 3, 2024

2:30 PM
Prairie Grove Cemetery
Old Trail Road
Fort Wayn, IN 46809

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