M. V. "Skip" Matthews, a resident of Pharoah, died Oct. 22, 2021 in Tulsa at the age of 93. He was born July 7th, 1928 in Sharp, Oklahoma to Clyde C. Matthews and Flora (Little) Matthews.
He was a rancher for many years, was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Henryetta.
He married the love of his life, Thomasene "Tommie" Pharoah on April 24, 1948 in Sapulpa and the remained happily committed for 66 years until her death in 2015.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Tommie Matthews, a brother, Clyde Matthews, Jr., two sisters, Inola Mooneyham and Wilma Lambeth, also by an infant sister, Betty Jo Matthews.
He is survived by his son, Jim Matthews and wife Sue of Henryetta; daughter, Neketa Landrum and husband Lanny of Jay; five grandchildren: Amy Norman and husband James of Jay, Jay Matthews and wife Tara of Henryetta, Tawny Wardrope and husband Bobby of Coalgate, Audra Tate and husband Thomas of Jay, Nacole Gray and husband Dan of Colgate; 11 great grandchildren: Brittany Sabastian and husband Eric of Jay, Jaylyn Matthews of Henryetta, Bradley Sims and wife Danica of Henryetta, Taci Hamilton, Shelby Davidson of Joplin, Missouri, Gavin Tate of Jay, Braelynn Wardrope, Braxton Wardrope, Karlee Wardrope, and Holly Estep all of Coalgate; One great-great grandchild, Rynley Sims.
Viewing will be from 5. To 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Robert Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Westlawn Cemetery under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.