Tommy Matthews, Sr., 81, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2008 at his residence in Lafayette.
Survivors include his son, Tommy Matthews, Jr. and his wife, Carolyn, of Morgan City; his daughter, Conni Welch and her husband, Mark, of Lafayette; his brother, Wiley Eugene Matthews, of Etoile, TX; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Catherine Whipp Matthews; and his parents, George Wiley and Muriel Atkinson Matthews.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge is in charge of arrangements.