Greenfield – James “Carlos” Matthews Sr., age 72, died Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Golden Living Brandywine Nursing and Rehabilitation.  Born on July 25, 1936 in Poplar Springs, Kentucky, he was the son of James William Matthews and Edna Lee (Matthews) Matthews.  He attended Glasgow High School in Glasgow, Kentucky. Carlos married Judith Ann (Williams) Matthews on December 10, 1956 in Lawrence, Indiana. 

Mr. Matthews worked for Ford Inskeep for nine years and Hot Marks d/b/a Matthews Precision Collision for fifteen years.  Carlos enjoyed racing, hunting, and fishing. 

Surviving him are his son, James C. “Jamie” (Lana) Matthews Jr. of McCordsville; daughters, Teresa L. Skelley of Greenfield, and Tina L. Erickson of Sarasota, Florida; sisters, Verda Mae (Raymond) Bowles of Summershade, Kentucky, and Mary Dorothy (Willie) Parker of Columbus, Indiana; brother-in-law, James Atnip of Glasgow, Kentucky; grandchildren, Krista, Breonna, Johnathon, Brittany, Braxton, and Jessica; and great-grandchildren, Dylan, Dalanie, and Camden.  Preceding him in death were his parents, James and Edna; and sister, Laverne Atnip.

Visitation will be Friday, June 19, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.  Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. at Erlewein Mortuary in Greenfield.   Pastor Mark Tabb will be presiding.  Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Greenfield. 

Memorial contributions can be made to Golden Living Center-Brandywine, 745 N. Swope Street, Greenfield, IN  46140.  Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.erleweinmortuary.com or e-mail condolences to sympathy@erleweinmortuary.com. 

Beneficiary

Memorial contributions can be made to Golden Living Center-Brandywine, 745 N. Swope Street, Greenfield, IN  46140.