Tommy Matthews
September 13, 1948 ~ May 14, 2015
Thomas Depp Matthews
(Tommy)
Former Barren County Magistrate, Tommy Matthews, 66, died May 14, 2015 at TJ Samson Hospital in Glasgow, Kentucky.
Visitation will be held at Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home from Saturday, May 16th from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. , and on Sunday, from noon until the time of the service. The funeral service will be on May 17 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Hiseville Cemetery.
Tommy was born September 13, 1948, in Barren County to B.F. and Bess Matthews.
He worked many years at Tyson Bearing/SKF Industries. During his 36 year career, Tommy worked in tool and dye, and served as the United Steelworkers of America Union President at SKF for 3 years. He also served the Barren County community as magistrate of District 4 for twenty-four years from 1990 to 2014.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lynda Phillips Matthews; sons, Bo (Terri) Matthews of Glasgow, and Todd (Tonya) Matthews of Alvaton, Kentucky; two grandsons, Greg and Luke Matthews; two granddaughters, Haley and Aleya Matthews; one brother, Billy (Carolyn) Matthews of Glasgow; two sisters, Nancy Richardson of Glasgow, and Madonna (Mike) Young of Dry Fork; and one sister-in-law, Gail Matthews of Alvaton, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John Matthews of Alvaton, and one brother-in-law, Sam Richardson of Glasgow.
In lieu of flowers, condolences may be made to the building fund of Hiseville Christian Church, where Tommy has been a life-long member.
I am sorry to hear the news of Tommy passing. I have commitments elsewhere the next few days so I cannot be there, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the whole family.God bless.
Bo, you have and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I will continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.
So Sorry Bo For Your Loss Prayers To You And Your Family
So sorry for your loss we loved Tommy he was a good person he will be greatly missed by all who knew him prayers for all the family
BO;SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Good man – served his family and the community well. Left his mark in history, Strength to all
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing! My Prayers are with all the Family!
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy. I considered him a friend and coworker @ SKF industries for many years. He was a very fine man and well liked by all who knew him . He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bo,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Donna
Tommy was a wonderful, caring friend and always helpful to others.
We will miss him very much.
Just wanted to let you know from our family to yours that we have you in our thoughts and prayers. I’ve been there and done that. Know you will be uplifted in prayers and hearts over the next few days. Just know we have you in our thoughts and hearts. We love you all!
Ron, Cindy and Clay Bowman
I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God’s love comfort and bless your family.
Todd,
Sorry for your loss.
Sincere condolances to you and your family.
Did not know your dad, but if you are any indication of the person he was, he was a good man and know he will be missed by all.
GOD BLESS.
With sincere respect,
Al
Thinking of you.
Thoughts and prayers.
Todd,
I am sorry for your loss. My family will keep you in our prayers. I know this has been a long battle so lean heavy on God to see you through this time.
May God bless and comfort you and your family,
Kevin
Prayers uplifted your way. God bless.
Bo, I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. I know he was an amazing person and he will be greatly missed!! Trust in God and He will give you strength and comfort during such a difficult time. I will be praying for you and your family.
To the Family of Tommy ,
So sorry to here of the loss of Tommy. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless.
Sorry for your loss. God be with each of you.
We are so sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a credit to his family and his community and will be greatly missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bo, We are so very sorry for your loss. Your father was such a great person, committed to family, church and community. He has passed many of his strengths on to you. He will live on in you and your continued commitment to family, community and church. What a blessing that I know you will draw upon and treasure.
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Lynda, Bo, Todd; Pansy and I are so very sorry for your loss. I had a great deal of respect for Tommy. He was a fine Christian man who served his family and community well. I feel very blessed to have known him. Our prayers are with your family at this time.