Lonnie E. Matthews, 59, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025, at his residence.
Born on September 1, 1965, in Columbus, he was the son of Claude Matthews and Shirley "Jean" (Line) Matthews.
He married Janet Matthews on April 7, 1990, and she survives.
Other survivors include 3 daughters- Danielle Matthews of Columbus, Jaelyn Matthews of Shelbyville, Kristen
Matthews of St. Paul; 7 siblings- Chip (LouAnn) Gordon of Muncie, Tony (Cathy) Matthews of Tennessee,
Ronnie (Connie) Matthews of Indianapolis, Tammy (Mark) Dodson of St. Paul, Donnie (Shay) Matthews of Indianapolis,
Jesse (Karen) Matthews of Tennessee, Claudine (Travis) Hayes of Tennessee; 2 grandchildren- Emerson & Easton England;
he is also survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Lonnie had lived in this area since 1990 after previously moving from Indianapolis. He worked at Knauf Fiberglass,
retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Union Chapel United Methodist Church in St. Paul, and was an active member
of the St. Paul Fire Department for 34 years. Lonnie loved being a grandpa to his grandchildren. He loved to hunt and fish and
loved being a member of the St. Paul Fire Department. He was wonderful father to his 3 girls.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Glenn E. George Funeral Home, 106 E. Franklin St, with
Pastor Mark Dodd officiating.
Burial will be in Haw Creek Baptist Cemetery in Bartholomew County.
Family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.
The Indiana Volunteer Firefighter Association will conduct a memorial service in honor of Lonnie's dedication to the community.
Memorial donations can be made the St. Paul Fire Department, in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorgeandson.com
