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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Walter Matthews,

Walter Matthews, Jr. Profile Photo

Jr.

Nov 9, 1952 — Nov 27, 2021

Philadelphia

Obituary

Walter Matthews Jr. was born November 09, 1952 to the late Walter Matthews Sr. and Catherine Lorraine Matthews.  Walter departed this earthly life on November 27, 2021.

Walter affectionately known as "Rocky" to all his family and friends, was educated in the Philadelphia public school system.
Walter was employed at the Philadelphia Naval Yard for several years.
For family occasions Walter loved to get dressed up. During family gatherings, Walter would also sit quietly in a chair and rock back and forth.
Walter met Karen Sue Culbreth and from this courtship they have one daughter, Khalilah Culbreth.
In addition to Walter's parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother,  Isaac Leak; and two sisters, Sharon Wilson and Theresa Leak.
Walter leaves to cherish his memories a loving daughter, Khalilah; a grandson, Khalif Culbreth; a great-granddaughter, Khaleah Culbreth; siblings: Shelton Matthews (Gracie), Lorraine Coggins (Les), Patricia Matthews-Rose, Brenda Matthews, Crawford Matthews, Alma Leak, Ronald Leak, and Stanley Leak (Karen); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews, cousins, and friends.

Prayerfully Submitted, The Family

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December
9

Thursday

Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc.

2315-19 North Broad Street, Philadephia, PA 19132

9:00 - 11:00 am

Celebration of Life

December
9

Thursday

Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc.

2315-19 North Broad Street, Philadephia, PA 19132

Starts at 11:00 am

Interment

December
9

Thursday

Greenmount Cemetery

4301 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140

Starts at 1:00 pm

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