William Franklin Matthews

william matthews

October 14, 1955 ~ January 26, 2023

Born in: Taylorville, Illinois
Resided in: Taylorville, Illinois

William Franklin Matthews, 67, of Taylorville, passed away at 10:32 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Bill was born October 14, 1955, in Taylorville, the son of Cecil Roscoe and Eileen Eugene (Booker) Matthews.  He married Sharon Lynn McNamara on July 9, 1977, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville.

Bill graduated from Taylorville High School with the class of 1974 and went on to work for McNamara Electric.  From there, he went on to work for Turris Coal until his retirement, where he was a Master Electrician and primarily a Motion and Process Control System Designer and Programmer.  Bill was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Taylorville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant twin brothers, Harold and Darold Matthews; and brothers, Cecil Wayne Mathews and Albert Lewis (wife, Sharon J.) Matthews.

Bill is survived by his wife, Sharon L. Matthews of Taylorville; sisters-in-law, Carlene Matthews of Pawnee, Mary Jo (husband, Bill) Dively of Taylorville, Kathy J. (husband, Robert) Noblet of Taylorville, and Rhonda J. (husband, Steven) Wagner of Frankfort; nieces and nephews, Julie (husband, Bart) Emerson, Stacey Agans, Billy Matthews, Bill Dively, Jr., T.J. Dively, Josh Dively, Ronald Noblet, Col. Andrew Noblet, Matthew Noblet, and Iris Noblet-Crites; and several great nieces and great nephews.

Visitation & Memorial Ceremony: The family will receive guests from 1:00-1:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1010 N. Webster Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.  The memorial ceremony will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Brian Johnston officiating.

The family has asked that instead of gifts of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be directed to: Trinity Lutheran Church for the daycare building payoff, 1010 N. Webster Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.

The family has entrusted Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville with ceremonies.

Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of William, or to offer condolences to his family.

Services

Visitation: March 25, 2023 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church
1010 N. Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568


Memorial Ceremony: March 25, 2023 2:00 pm

Trinity Lutheran Church
1010 N. Webster St.
Taylorville, IL 62568


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Charities

The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in William Franklin Matthews 's name.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1010 N. Webster Street
Taylorville, IL

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Guestbook

  1. Sharon,
    I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I can only imagine what mischief he and mom will get into behind the pearly gates!!
    Lisa

  2. Sharon so sorry to hear about your Bill. You are in our thoughts and prayers. GOD Bless, from Gary & Carol Sedlock & Patricia Casey

    • Mary Ann, It’s so thoughtful of you to remember me. It’s been a long time since we’ve been coworkers. God’s Blessings.

  3. Dear Sharon, I just found out today of your beloved Bill’s passing. May God bring you much comfort. You two were such a loving couple! Much love, Suella Knox

    • My Sweet Suella, Thank you for remembering my precious husband & myself. Bill & I always enjoyed your company & friendship. We laughed many times at your sense of humor. God’s Blessings to you & your family.

  4. Sharon:
    Jan and I are so sorry to hear of Bill’s Passing. He was such a Good Guy and the Two of you made an even neater couple. May Bill’s soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in eternal peace. And May all the good memories the two of you shared help you through this most difficult time.

    Jim Kramp / Co-Worker / Friend

    • Jim & Jan, Thank you for your beautiful, kind words. My heart has been lacerated, but I have The Lord to hang on to. God’s Blessings to you & your family.

  5. Sharon:
    I was so sorry to hear of BIll’s passing. Jim thought so much of him. Know that I am praying for comfort for you. This is a difficult road you are now traveling on but the great memories will sustain you.

    • My Dear Marsha, Thank you so much for thinking of Bill & myself. You know how painful this is. Even though it’s been 4 long years we are never ready for our soul mates to leave us. God’s Blessings to you & your family


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