Donald Ray Matthews

I'm trying to find the words to tell you how much yall mean to me. The great times/memories we had as children playing in the back yard of the Matthews Lane house. Don scaring us through the windows for fun. He could always make us laugh. What a great soul. This is difficult for me to be out of the country and not able to join you. I loved him so much. He was the older red head with freckles and could relate to my grief as a kid about the teasing we got. Please know your in my prayers. 'Momma Meeshelle' (Wilson)

Judy, Joan and Family:

I just wanted yall to know that my heart is with yall during this very hard time. I can only imagine loosing a brother how hard it must be since I have three. I remember Freck being such a fun loving person. My Mom soke of him often and his unconditional love for friends and family. He has had a long struggle and I am sure he is very happy and comfortable in heaven with his dad.

Love,

Kathy Brown-Gallier

I am truly saddened by the passing of an old school friend. My deepest sympathy to Donald's family for their loss.
I often drive by the old Chance-Loeb Elementary School, and reflect on the days of my youth. Donald, we spent many days playing chase and other games during recess. I will miss you, but I know that one day we will meet on that school playground again.

Freck was a good friend. He would never let you down when you needed help.

Freck left an impression on us all back then, always upbeat and quite a character. Last time I saw him was at Fred Baggets funeral. He had that same ole smile and was as friendly as ever. I'm sure he will be missed. Good bye old friend.

Uncle Freck was a really good uncle and cared for his family alot. Although i never saw him much, i enjoyed the time i did spend with him. We will all miss him dearly and things wont be the same. He is in heaven now, with my Pawpaw and Uncle Jerry, looking down on us from above.
I Love You :)

Donald was my very first boyfriend. He looked like Mickey Dolenz from the "Monkees"...he was so cute! Although we hadn't see each other for years, the photo of him surrounded by flowers and holding a beautiful, fluffy cat...I realized the sweet boy I remembered so fondly, had grown to be a very sweet man! I'm so sorry for his family's loss, but I'm sure he's resting with the angels.
Love,
Debra Jo Fondren

Sorry for your loss. He wil be missed.

Our prayers are with you and the family...Donald (Frek) has been known in our family thru many years..He will be very missed by all specially my brother (Billy Simmons).

The Simmons Family

I remember we used to call him 'Freck' ..because of obvious reasons back then. He was a year younger than me at LHS and a friend , but both our brothers were 'Seniors 70' and we shared a bond because Cary Dale and Scoop used to give both of us Hell. If for no other reason than we were younger than them.

Hopefully the good memories of him will help the family through this period.

Bob Broxson
LHS 71