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Clark Matthews Obituary

Matthews Sr., Clark J. Funeral service for Mr. Clark J. Matthews Sr. will be held at Milling Funeral Home chapel, Union, Miss., at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2006, with the Rev. Robin Risher officiating. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday, May 19, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Burial in Greenland Cemetery. Mr. Matthews, age 78, died Wednesday, May 17, in Kosciusko, Miss. He is survived by three daughters, Kim Gautreau and husband Richard and Vickie Young and husband Bobby, all of Gonzales, and Melinda Bercegeay and husband Pee Wee of Little Rock, Miss.; son, Clark J. Matthews Jr. and wife Chrystal of Gonzales; nine grandchildren; a sister, Katheleen Mabry of Meehan, Miss.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rudolph Matthews. Mr. Matthews was a Mason and member of the Vicksburg Lodge, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and County Line Baptist Church, Union. Pallbearers include Beau Bercegeay, Clint Bercegeay, Christian Young, Edward Rivers and Richard Irons.

Published by The Advocate on May 19, 2006.
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My prayers are with you all. I wish I could be there with y'all. Please know that I'll be thinking of y'all especially during the services. If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to call. I love you!

Bebe Landry

May 19, 2006

Vickie, Melinda, Kim and Josh,

I am so sorry for the loss of your daddy. I know each of you will miss him very much. But, remember, he is in a more fabulous place than you can ever imagine - no more pain, no more suffering. I hope that can help to ease some of your heartache. You'll always have your memories to cherish. I am so sorry that I can't be with you at this time, but know I love you lots and lots. Keeping all of you and the rest of your families in my prayers.

Beverly (Bowers) James

Beverly James

May 18, 2006

Melinda, Vickie, Kim and Josh,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow. Maybe you can all find some pleasure in knowing that my dad is already in heaven and will be delighted in seeing his old friend again. Love to you all! Belinda Guillot

Belinda Guillot

May 18, 2006

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