Brent L. Matthews
August 23, 1957 — April 21, 2010
52, of Van Wert, died at 10:36 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at his residence.
He was born August 23, 1957, in Van Wert, the son of Peggy A. (Waldron) Matthews, who survives in Van Wert, and the late Ralph E. Matthews. He married Becky (Gordon) Matthews, who also survives in Van Wert.
Mr. Matthews was a retired truck driver and a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert.
In addition to his mother and his wife, survivors include a son, Braxton Matthews of Van Wert; one daughter, Alyssa Matthews of Van Wert; two brothers, Randy (Renee) Matthews and Mark (Elizabeth) Matthews; a niece, Sindi Hazeltine; and a great-nephew, Brecken Hazeltine.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Father Mike Zacharias officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Convoy.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials: Mr. Matthews' children's education fund.