Charles "Chuckie" Matthews

Charles “Chuckie” Matthews, 64 of Washington, died Monday, January 20, 2020 at home. He was born June 25, 1955 in Washington, the son of the late Ernest Matthews and Thomasina Lowe Matthews. Chuckie was a 1974 graduate of Canonsburg-McMillan High School-l and retired from Columbia Gas in 2008. He was a jack of all trades; always helping everyone. He was an amazing father, grandfather and loved his family dearly. He also coached many sports. Surviving are his children, Charles “CJ” (Awilda “Lala”) Matthews II of Washington, Ashley R. Matthews of Washington, Audrey Matthews of Washington; four brothers, John Matthews of Mercer, Mack Matthews of Canonsburg, Dennis (Sherri) Matthews of Canonsburg, Thomas Matthews of Massachusetts; four sisters, Blanche (James) McClain, Michelle Matthews and Pamela Matthews all of Canonsburg, Amanda Matthews of Washington; two step children, Randy Taylor of Pittsburgh and Kathe Taylor of Donora  his significant other, Beverly E. Washington of Houston and her son Malik Washington of Philadelphia; mother of his children, Rhonda Matthews of Washington; seven grandchildren, Ariana Matthews, Alia Matthews, Charles Matthews, III, Brendan Matthews, Steffan Burch Matthews, Danyel Becker, Marte “TayTay” Taylor; mother-in-law, Audrey (the late George) Wheeler of Washington; numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased are four siblings, Donald, Michael, Carol and Connie Matthews. Friends will be received Friday, January 24, 2020 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 10 to 11 a.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington with Pastor Joseph E. Wheeler with Pathway to Christ Full Gospel Baptist Church officiating.