Obituary for Milton Dean Matthews
Milton Dean Matthews
Milton went to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday September 2, 2021. Milton Matthews was born in Austin, Texas on November 19, 1932 to Frank and Matta Matthews. Milton is survived by brother Richard Matthews and preceded in death by his brother W.M. Matthews, father and mother Frank and Mata Matthews, sisters Inez Brown and Odessa Scheumack, brother Frank Matthews, and twin brother Melvin Matthews.
Milton and Shirley Matthews were married for many years and have four children. Sons William “Marty” Matthews of Luling, Rodney Matthews and wife Donna of Leander, Jeff Matthews and wife Verna of Branson, Missouri, and daughter Kim Carter and husband Les of Elgin. Grand children Ben Carter and wife Anna, Tonya Matthews, Kolton Matthews and wife Stormi, Kelsie Matthews, Kenny Carmona and wife Brittani, Kristen Carmona, Melissa Carmona, Caitlyn Matthews, and seven great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren on the way. Milton has many nieces and nephews and his lap dog Princess.
Milton grew up in post-depression Austin and learned the value of hard work at an early age. In his early life in East Austin, Milton held a number of odd jobs before starting a career at the Eli Witt Tobacco Company. Milton started as a dock worker and progressed through the ranks, served as a bookkeeper and ended his tenure as a merchandise buyer. Milton found his true calling working with Charles and Inez Brown as a Nursing Home Administrator. Milton excelled in this role and he and Shirley opened Austin’s Twin Oaks Nursing Home in 1969.
Milton was very active in the Texas Nursing home Association and served several years as the organization’s President. Later, Milton sold his share of Twin Oaks and opened North Lamar Nursing Home. Milton remained an active Nursing Home Administrator even after selling the North Lamar Nursing Home. In the mid-1980’s, Milton moved to Luling, Texas where he served as the Administrator of the Luling Care Center. Milton’s compassion for the elderly was well known in the industry, he served all as they were his own relatives. He truly loved those in his care; back in the 70’s his CB “handle” was the Caretaker. Milton loved working with the residents at Luling Care Center so much he actually retired three times from his Administrator’s position. Milton retired his final time in 2015.
After retirement, Milton remained active. He owned Plum Creek Mercantile in Luling with his friend Joyce Davis and continued to serve on the board of Directors of the Luling Oil Museum.
Although Milton was from Austin, Luling was his home. He was well respected in the Luling community and was loyal to his many dear friends throughout the community. Milton knew no strangers and was always eager to start-up a conversation with just about anyone. He could be seen at many of his favorite local restaurants.
Publicly, Milton was known for his dedication to his residents and staff, but to his family he was a loving and nurturing husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He was a handyman and jack-of-all trades and loved genealogy. He successfully mapped many families to the late 1600’s. He loved to pencil sketch portraits and landscape scenes.
His strong faith and love of God was foundational in all he did. He was a mentor and role model to many throughout his life.
Pallbearers are Kolton Matthews, Rick Brown, Heath Matthews, Ryan Brown, Verlin Lee, & Jaime Akers. Honorary Pallbearers are, Les Carter, Kenny Carmona, Orion Robinson, Jay Scheumack, Roy Matthews, Dennis Matthews, Tim Matthews, Larry Meek, & Tony Conyers.
A visitation will be held Tuesday September 7, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at O'Bannon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 8 at the O'Bannon Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday September 8 at Cook-Walden/ Capital Park Cemetery.
“Due to current CDC, State and local mandates, protective measures regarding social distancing, limited attendance capacity, and use of personal protective masks will be required for the visitation, chapel service and graveside burial rite. Services are under the care and direction of O'BannonFuneral Home”
Milton went to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday September 2, 2021. Milton Matthews was born in Austin, Texas on November 19, 1932 to Frank and Matta Matthews. Milton is survived by brother Richard Matthews and preceded in death by his brother W.M. Matthews, father and mother Frank and Mata Matthews, sisters Inez Brown and Odessa Scheumack, brother Frank Matthews, and twin brother Melvin Matthews.
Milton and Shirley Matthews were married for many years and have four children. Sons William “Marty” Matthews of Luling, Rodney Matthews and wife Donna of Leander, Jeff Matthews and wife Verna of Branson, Missouri, and daughter Kim Carter and husband Les of Elgin. Grand children Ben Carter and wife Anna, Tonya Matthews, Kolton Matthews and wife Stormi, Kelsie Matthews, Kenny Carmona and wife Brittani, Kristen Carmona, Melissa Carmona, Caitlyn Matthews, and seven great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren on the way. Milton has many nieces and nephews and his lap dog Princess.
Milton grew up in post-depression Austin and learned the value of hard work at an early age. In his early life in East Austin, Milton held a number of odd jobs before starting a career at the Eli Witt Tobacco Company. Milton started as a dock worker and progressed through the ranks, served as a bookkeeper and ended his tenure as a merchandise buyer. Milton found his true calling working with Charles and Inez Brown as a Nursing Home Administrator. Milton excelled in this role and he and Shirley opened Austin’s Twin Oaks Nursing Home in 1969.
Milton was very active in the Texas Nursing home Association and served several years as the organization’s President. Later, Milton sold his share of Twin Oaks and opened North Lamar Nursing Home. Milton remained an active Nursing Home Administrator even after selling the North Lamar Nursing Home. In the mid-1980’s, Milton moved to Luling, Texas where he served as the Administrator of the Luling Care Center. Milton’s compassion for the elderly was well known in the industry, he served all as they were his own relatives. He truly loved those in his care; back in the 70’s his CB “handle” was the Caretaker. Milton loved working with the residents at Luling Care Center so much he actually retired three times from his Administrator’s position. Milton retired his final time in 2015.
After retirement, Milton remained active. He owned Plum Creek Mercantile in Luling with his friend Joyce Davis and continued to serve on the board of Directors of the Luling Oil Museum.
Although Milton was from Austin, Luling was his home. He was well respected in the Luling community and was loyal to his many dear friends throughout the community. Milton knew no strangers and was always eager to start-up a conversation with just about anyone. He could be seen at many of his favorite local restaurants.
Publicly, Milton was known for his dedication to his residents and staff, but to his family he was a loving and nurturing husband, dad, grandpa, brother, and uncle. He was a handyman and jack-of-all trades and loved genealogy. He successfully mapped many families to the late 1600’s. He loved to pencil sketch portraits and landscape scenes.
His strong faith and love of God was foundational in all he did. He was a mentor and role model to many throughout his life.
Pallbearers are Kolton Matthews, Rick Brown, Heath Matthews, Ryan Brown, Verlin Lee, & Jaime Akers. Honorary Pallbearers are, Les Carter, Kenny Carmona, Orion Robinson, Jay Scheumack, Roy Matthews, Dennis Matthews, Tim Matthews, Larry Meek, & Tony Conyers.
A visitation will be held Tuesday September 7, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at O'Bannon Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 8 at the O'Bannon Funeral Home at 10:00 AM. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday September 8 at Cook-Walden/ Capital Park Cemetery.
“Due to current CDC, State and local mandates, protective measures regarding social distancing, limited attendance capacity, and use of personal protective masks will be required for the visitation, chapel service and graveside burial rite. Services are under the care and direction of O'BannonFuneral Home”