Dan L. Matthews, 75 of Center, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his home. He was born March 5, 1935 in Shelbyville to Wayland Matthews and Thelma Swanzy Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a member of First United Methodist Church of Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, December 17, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Carla Reed officiating. Interment will follow at Neuville Cemetery in Shelby County.

He is survived by:

Wife of 55 years, Kathleen Matthews of Center

Son, Glenn Matthews & wife Becky of Center

Daughter, Linda Phillips of Port Neches

Grandchildren:
Michelle Lapeyrolerie & husband Vince of Bridge City
Luke Matthews of Center
Daniel Matthews of Center

Special Great Grandchild, Eli Matthews of Center

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Wayland Matthews and Thelma Swanzy Matthews
Grandparents, Iverson and Elizabeth Matthews
Grandparents, Floyd and Willie Swanzy