Matthews

Floyd C. Matthews, 79, of Stoneboro, passed away May 25, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, Ohio.

Floyd was born Dec. 12, 1943, in Irwin Township, Venango County. He was the son of the late Charles “Willard” and June E. (Walter) Matthews.

Floyd received his education at Victory Joint High School.

He married Bette “Becky” Carnes on Jan. 1, 1964. The couple celebrated 52 years of marriage before Becky’s passing on April 1, 2016. Together the couple had four sons, Tim, Terry, Curtis and Chris.

Floyd was the proud owner and operator of F.C. Matthews Trucking. He and his wife ran the business together for many years. He took great pride in his business and installed a hard work ethic in his sons.

He loved to spend the weekends camping and fishing with his family. Floyd and his sons were dirt track enthusiasts, and loved racing sprint cars and go carts. He hunted earlier in life as well.

Floyd was a member of the Lake Murtle Lodge F&AM in Sandy Lake, Lodge of Perfection in Oil City, and also the News Castle Consistory. Most of all, Floyd loved to be trucking!

Loved ones left to cherish his memory are his sons, Timothy Matthews and his wife, Barb, of Kennerdell; Terry Matthews and his wife, Kim, of Kennerdell; Curtis Matthews and his wife, Tammi, of Polk; and Chris Matthews and his wife, Martha, of Kennerdell.

Floyd’s grandchildren also are left behind, Kayla Jovenall and her husband, Frank; Patrick Matthews; Michael Lewis and his wife, Natalie; Adam Matthews and his wife, Courtney; Austin Matthews; Cole Matthews; Dalton Matthews; Madison Matthews; Camren Smith and his wife, Kassie; Brianne Dahl; Joe Dahl; and Adie Dahl.

Floyd was blessed with four great-grandchildren, Carter, Marshall, Brantley and Gabriel.

Floyd is also survived by his sister, Shirley Anderson, and her companion, A. David Mann, of Maine; his sister-in-law, Betty Matthews of Harrisville; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brother, Gaylord Matthews; and his nephew, Brian G. Matthews.

MATTHEWS — The family of Floyd C. Matthews, who died Thursday, May 25, 2023, will welcome friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 109 Emlenton St., Clintonville.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with Pastor Bobbie Hunt of the Irwin Presbyterian Church officiating.

Burial will take place at Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.