William Matthews
Obituary
William "Bill" Henry Matthews was born September 20, 1954 in Miami, FL and passed from this life January 10, 2014 surrounded by his family in Tulsa, OK at the age of 59.
Bill was a man of strong faith who believed that all things were possible with God.
He took great pride in a solid work ethic. This began at the young age of 12 when he obtained his first job as a paper boy.
Bill was an accomplished carpenter who dedicated 40 years towards his craft.
He dedicated 15 years of his life to Taekwondo and achieved the rank of 3rd degree black belt. He was also a certified instructor who was passionate about training others to better themselves at their skill along with their lives. He led by example and always found a way to influence others in a positive manner.
Bill was a huge sports fan, specifically college football and specifically the Florida Gators. He could always be found in front of a television watching the Gators during football season.
Bill is survived by his mother, Eloise Ann Dowda; his wife, Judy Mary (Anthony) Matthews; his daughter, Erica Dale Matthews; his step daughter, Lindsey H. Anderson; his step sons, Troy D. Cooke (and Jen), Jeremy D. Cooke (and David Robertson) and Christopher B. Anderson; his sister, Angela Marie Dowda; and his grandchildren, Kadyn, Jovanni, Zacari, Katie and Allie; his in-laws, nieces and nephews.
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Tributes & Memories
Bill was my brother, in my eyes he was my hero. He had the kindest heart of anyone I've ever known. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
He loved his daughter, she was everything to him. He loved his grandsons more than words could express, because they were babies he wanted to protect them and give them a quality life. My brother was a kind man who didn't always know exactly what to say or how to express his love, but he was loyal and an honest man who would give a person in need the shirt off his back and ask for nothing in return. My brother wasn't an enabler, he was a man who believed in empowering people.
There are no words that can express how much I miss his smile and his laugh and his wonderful sense of humor.
To my brother,
I hope you're with Pops, Graham, Mommsy, and our mom. I always loved you and always will, rest in peace Billy.
Angela Dowda
Bill was my brother, in my eyes he was my hero. He had the kindest heart of anyone I've ever known. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone.
He loved his daughter, she was everything to him. He loved his grandsons more than words could express, because they were babies he wanted to protect them and give them a quality life. My brother was a kind man who didn't always know exactly what to say or how to express his love, but he was loyal and an honest man who would give a person in need the shirt off his back and ask for nothing in return. My brother wasn't an enabler, he was a man who believed in empowering people.
There are no words that can express how much I miss his smile and his laugh and his wonderful sense of humor.
To my brother,
I hope you're with Pops, Graham, Mommsy, and our mom. I always loved you and always will, rest in peace Billy.
Angela Dowda