Raymond Eugene "Pooch" Matthews, 79, of Henderson, Ky passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Henderson Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born on July 25, 1937 in Caneyville, KY to the late Effie and Alvie Matthews. Raymond was formerly a self employed drywall contractor. He enjoyed fishing and loved entertaining and to make the younger kids in the family laugh.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, William Ray Matthews, James Murl Matthews and Vernie Garland Matthews; two brothers, Roy Embry and Henry Embry; two sisters, Juanita Pruitt and Wanda Lee Embry; and a niece, Brenda Shields.

Survivors include his brothers, Randell Allen Matthews and wife, Donnia of Robards, KY and Charles Lewis Matthews and wife, Linda of Henderson, KY; sister, Viola Ann Casey of McHenry, KY; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Debbie Frizzell of Hartford, KY.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at McHenry Baptist Church in McHenry, KY. with Bro. Brent Howard officiating. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY was entrusted with care.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.