Rev. William Earl Matthews

Reverend William "Bill" Earl Matthews, 74, of Lilburn, GA, passed away on January 31, 2021 after a battle with Alzhiemers complicated by COVID 19.

Bill was born on September 23, 1946 in Memphis, TN. After graduating from Chamberlain Hunt Military Academy he went on to study history at Belhaven College in Jackson, MS.

After graduation he continued his education while working as a coach and history teacher at Chamberlain Hunt. After serving in the Army, he completed his master’s degree as a school counselor and began working at the youth court as a juvenile probation officer and counselor.

Later in life he answered the call to become a Methodist minister. He attended Emory’s Candler School of Theology. After becoming ordained, Bill served at a number of churches, always with a focus on serving the most vulnerable. Some of the churches he served at were St. Mark United Methodist in Atlanta, GA; Seashore Mission in Biloxi, MS; Cedar Lake United Methodist in Biloxi, MS; and Trinity United Methodist Church in Picayune, MS.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Alice Leguay, and his three children Debbie (Joe) Pierce, Michael (Cynthia) Baer, and Gwen Baer (Ronald Ramirez). He is also survived by his grandchildren Jessica, Michael, William and Addison Baer; Natalie Johnson; and Katie, Claire and Ella Thompson. He will also be remembered by his sisters Judy (Buddy) Dickey, Jane (Tommy) Morgan, Kay Jackson, and his five nieces.

Throughout his life, Bill had a passion for athletics. He was a runner and an avid handball player.

Memorial service to be held via Zoom and Facebook live on Saturday, February 6th at 3pm EST/ 2pm CST

Join Zoom Meeting via link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85801838340?pwd=SXBZMFZqcjlvZGMxOEdySGV5QWxpZz09

Link for Facebook page to watch the service, note there will be no service info present on the page until we go live on the day of the service.
https://www.facebook.com/ASTurnerandSonsFuneralHome


In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org or your favorite charity.