david matthews
David Matthews, 67, of Weirton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in the Life Line Hospital, Wintersville, OH. Born February 1, 1944 in Steubenville, OH, he was a son of the late Arthur Bud and Kathryn Elig Matthews. He was also preceded in death by his sister Margaret Brokaw and brother James Matthews. With over 25 years of service, Mr. Matthews retired from Weirton Steel. He was a member of Weirton Heights Memorial Baptist Church where he was a member of the Pairs N Spares Sunday Class and served as deacon. He was also a member of the Lodge & The Grand Lodge of E & A of Ohio, Scottish Rite, WSX 25-Year Club and was Past President of the American Baptist Men. David leaves his precious wife Nina Kimball Matthews and daughter Sharon Davis and her husband Gregg all of Weirton. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Matthews and his wife Kathryn of New Manchester, WV; sisters Kathryn Strean and Nancy Parks and her husband Ernest all of Tampa, FL. David was a great grandfather to his special children, grandson Shane and granddaughter Jessica Davis, whom he loved dearly. Visitation will be held Friday from 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV, where 6PM Masonic services will be held. Funeral services will be celebrated 1PM Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. William C. Stout and Rev. Donald Dague officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton. Special thanks to Life Line Hospital for the excellent care and a special thank you to Sue Colpo, director of Life Line. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Hancock County Unit, P. O. Box 2166, Weirton, WV 26062 or Life Line Hospital, 200 School Street, Wintersville, OH 43953.

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  1. We your class mates will miss you dearly. Your jokes kept us going and your memories were great. Well miss Ya!

  2. Dearest Nina, I will treasure the memory of having dinner with you and Dave at the Class of ’63 get-together last year. After all these years, Dave was as funny, kind, and sweet as he was in our high school days. God bless you for being his strength and his rock. May the angels hold you up at this time. With love, Karen

  3. Dear Nina [and family!] I am so sorry for your loss – having been through this recently, I realize first hand that only time heals the pain of losing a loved one. David was always so kind to me and yes, a little sarcastic at times too (that’s what endeared him to me!) He had a great sense of humor and I know that he is no longer in pain and in a better place most likely already playing 18 holes of golf. God bless you and your family during this difficult time – we are here for you!!!

  4. Nina and Family, We are so sorry to read of Dave’s passing in this evenings paper. We remember how strong he was in dealing with the struggles he had. Nina, you were a tremendous support to him and gave him great support for a long time. We pray God’s presence will surround you and know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Rev. Terry and Jan Stoops

  5. Nina; I’m sorry that I can’t be there because I’m in Daytona Beach on a 10 day vacation. but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Liz

  6. NINA THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW WE ARE FEELING. WE GOT TO SEE DAVE AT THE HOSPITAL BEFORE WE LEFT FOR FLORIDA AND EVEN THOUGH HE COULD NOT “TALK” WE WERE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE THROUGH THE EYES AND I DID GET HIM TO LAUGH. HE TRULY LOVED YOU AND HOW GOOD YOU WERE WHEN WE WOULD HAVE OUR CLASS MEETINGS. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND HE WILL BE SO MISSED BY SO MANY. HE WAS TRULY A GENTLE GIANT OF A MAN. LOVE TO YOU PEGGY AND TED

  7. Nina, Tom and Kathy……i want to offer my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dave was a very special person. He was a joy to be around whether on the golf course or at the meetings.He will be deeply missed. God Bless you all……

  8. Nina, We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dan & Sharon Wolverton

  9. TOM, KATHRYN, NANCY, AND FAMILIES, SORRY TO HEAR OF DAVES PASSING. I TAUGHT DAVE HOW TO SWIM SO MANY YEARS AGO AND THE HAMILLS AND MATTHEWS WERE FRIENDS FOR YEARS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. SINCERELY JERRY HAMILL

  10. Sondra and I want to share our Sympathy to you for your loss. Take care and our prayers will be with you.

  11. to Davids family i knew david in high school and also worked with him in the sheet mill at weirton steel i would like to sendmy condolences and will keep your family in my prayers

  12. Dear Sharon and Gregg, Our love and prayers are with you and your family. There is joy and peace knowing that our heavenly Father rescued our dads from the pain of their earthly bodies, but our hearts are still broken and our grief is still sharp. May the Lord comfort you through His grace and through the love and support of others. Much love, Dave & Terri

  13. Nina since you sent me the message my thoughts and prayers and been with you and a dear friend David. I have no words to say how sorry I am.

  14. Nina & family, My deepest sympathy to you and your family..My times with David on the committee will be remembered fondly and he will be very missed..Keeping you in our prayers….Juanita & Denzel

  15. Nina we extend our sympathy for the lose of Bro. Dave.He was a very special person. He suffered here but now he is at rest with the Lord and his family. We love you ERNIE AND NANCY

  16. The class of “63 has lost another great person. Because of the reunions I have gotten to know Dave and Nina, I am so sorry. I’ll get in touch when I get back to Weirton.

  17. Nina,Tom and Family; My brothers and I send our sincere condolences on the passing of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  18. David, today I said goodbye to you but I know someday we will meet again. You were always so brave even when you were so sick. I’m already missing you but I’ll be ok. Remembering your instructions to go on without you and to be strong. I love you. Nina

  19. Nina, Just found out about Dave was a wonderful person will be sadly missed and we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Bill and Kathy

  20. To Nina and the Davis Family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers for you all now, I know that Dave fought hard but was always in church and such a lovely man, I am sure that Shane and Jessica will remember their grandfather fondly and be proud of his strength

  21. Nina, Sharon and fam….Very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved David, I will keep all of you in my prayers Joyce Wallace-Beach Spring Hill Fl.

  22. Dave was my neighbor @ one time; he welcomed me with open arms. He & Nina encouraged me to attend church with them, as I was going through a difficult time in my life. He always had funny & corny jokes, but always made me smile! I know he rests in Gods loving arms now & feels no pain and is at peace & happy…will be missed by all…<3

  23. I am sorry for the lose of your husband best friend brother uncle and a great man..Uncle David you are in my heart and Family your in my prayers.You are with your Father, Mother ,My Grandma Peg your Sister and your brother Jim, My you rest in peace til we meet again…Love Always and Forever, Stacey

  24. Nina and family: I am so so sorry to hear of your loss. I so loved Dave! He was always so much fun to be around. Such good memories and he was always so good to my dad! God, the pain I feel in my heart for you and your family. He is no longer in pain and geez, think of the fun he’s having w/my dad, Jim and my sister! Knowing they’re all with the Good Lord, they’re probably building new and better gates! Take care and again, I am so sorry; when my dad passed, I learned nothing is the same; we just learn to adjust. Love you.

  25. To Nina Tom & Kathy: Dave was a real nice classmate and I always enjoyed talking to him when I seen him at are reunions he always made a point to come and see me when I came back to Weirton. I know that he is with God now. And may God Bless you at this time. A dear friend to Dave Harry class of 1963.


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