March 29, 2024

Marion Matthews

Murray

Marion Matthews, 79, of Murray died Friday, Aug. 28, 2015 at his home in Murray.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday Aug. 31, at the Powers Funeral Home, 612 N. Dodge St., Afton. Open visitation with the family present will be 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. The Rev. Dwayne Henrichs will officiate. Burial will be in Murray Cemetery in Murray. Memorials are to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com.

Marion Earl Matthews, son of Cliff Matthews and Viola (Birch) Matthews, was born Oct. 12, 1935 in Diagonal. He graduated from Thayer High School. In 2000, Marion married Rosa Amaya in Rocky Point, Mexico.

Marion retired from being the district manager in the financial division for the State of Iowa with the R. and T. He enjoyed farming and working on cars. Marion also owned and operated the mobile home parks in Osceola and Chariton. From 1998 to 2004, Marion spent the winter months in Arizona. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Creston and Pleasant Valley Church in Thayer.

Marion is survived by his wife Rosa, and twin daughters, Melissa Matthews and Justine Matthews both of Tucson, Ariz.

Marion was preceded in death by his parents, son Randy Matthews and sister Betty Raffel.