Williams Funeral Homes & Shore Crematory HOME PAGE Send Flowers for Donnie Share a memory Coping with Grief We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Enter your email below for our complimentary daily grief messages. Messages run for up to one year and you can stop at any time. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. Donnie Matthews September 25, 1936 ~ November 28, 2021 (age 85) Obituary & Services Tribute Wall Obituary Mr. Frederick Donald “Donnie” Matthews passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at his home in Greenbush, VA. Born September 25, 1936, Donnie was the son of the late James Vernon Matthews and Helen Lee Bundick Matthews. A life defined by faith, family, and farming, Donnie remained unwavering in his love and devotion to all throughout his 85 years on this earth. As a young boy Donnie’s father introduced him to farming and the value of a hard day’s work, which ultimately led him to successfully owning and operating “F.D. Matthews Farms, Inc.,” for several decades. In addition to agricultural products, he also constructed and maintained many chicken houses, having been the first farm on the Eastern Shore to utilize automatic water and feed beginning in 1969. His affinity for Case IH tractors wasn’t limited to the farm, as he had procured quite the impressive collection of red toy tractors over the years. Raised in a Christian home, Donnie’s commitment to living a life in service to the Lord was evident to all who knew him. Through his generous donation of both, his land and carpentry talents, he was instrumental in the inception of the Independent Pilgrim Church and parsonage. Donnie’s dedication to his church was limitless, as he continued to take care of the grounds and volunteer wherever needed until he wasn’t able. Although running the farm and serving the Lord brought him great happiness, having his family by his side – whether it was on a big red tractor or a pew on Sunday morning – is what brought true joy and fulfillment to his life. Along with his parents, Donnie was reunited in Heaven with his late wife, Peggy June Isdell Matthews; brothers, Norman and Edward Lee Matthews; infant sister, Barbara Susan Matthews; and granddaughter, Tracy A. Matthews. He leaves to continue his legacy and honor his life his children, Barbara L. Matthews of Greenbush, Frederick Thomas “Freddie” Matthews and his wife, Carol Jean, of Parksley, VA, David L. Matthews, of Parksley, and Ronnie Wayne Matthews and his wife, Barbara, of Greenbush; grandchildren, Tammy M. Selby (Bobby), Kristin M. Daniels (Billy), Katie M. Kelley (Ward), Holly L. Matthews, and Heather L. Matthews; great-grandchildren, Robert S. Fetterman IV, Bradley W. Matthews, Tracy B. Selby, Meredith K Daniels, Micah S. Daniels, Everly B. Daniels, Horace E. Kelley V, and Walker T. Kelley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., with The Reverend Wayne Asbury officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Cemetery. There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, or contributions in Donnie’s memory may be made to Riverside Shore Hospice, P.O. Box 615, Onley, VA 23418 or to Independent Pilgrim Church, 19422 Greenbush Road, Greenbush, VA 23357. Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Donnie Matthews, please visit our floral store. Services VISITATION Saturday December 4, 2021 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Williams-Parksley Funeral Home 25046 Parksley Road Parksley, VA 23417 Directions Text Details Email Details Send Flowers to Donnie's Visitation Guaranteed delivery before the Visitation begins FUNERAL SERVICE Sunday December 5, 2021 2:00 PM Williams-Parksley Funeral Home 25046 Parksley Road Parksley, VA 23417 Directions Text Details Email Details Send Flowers to Donnie's Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before the Funeral Service begins INTERMENT FOLLOWING FUNERAL SERVICE Sunday December 5, 2021 Liberty Cemetery Jones Avenue Parksley, VA 23421 Directions Text Details Email Details Donations Riverside Shore Hospice P.O. Box 616, Onley VA 23418 Web: http://riversidehospice.org/ Independent Pilgrim Church 19422 Greenbush Road, Greenbush VA 23357 © 2021 Williams Funeral Homes & Shore Crematory. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy