Eugene H. Matthews, Sr. entered into eternal rest on April 10, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on June 25, 1925, to the late Eugene and Lottie Bell Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by nine brothers; a son, Eugene; and a daughter, Crystal. Eugene was educated in the Lynchburg Public School System and attended Virginia Seminary. He later joined the United States Army where he proudly served his country. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Walter Matthews, Mary Hutcherson, Gwendolyn Morris, George Matthews, and Nita Harrington of Lynchburg, Lita Patton of Ohio, and Brenda Christian (Mike) of Tenn.; a daughter-in law, Regina Matthews, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday April 15, 2018, at Fifth Street Baptist Church. The family is receiving friends at 501 Fleetwood Dr. Franklin-Hutcherson Funeral Home is assisting the family. 846-1337.