Lawrence “Larry” Matthews, age 79, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at his home in Crossville. Larry was retired from the Crossville Public Works and was a member of Lantana Grace Church.

He is survived by his wife, Lola (Tinch) Matthews; children, Tammy Davis and husband Knob, and William Matthews and wife Jennifer; step-children, Tim Harvey and wife Cindy, Ted Harvey and wife Geneva, Faye Pile and husband Gerald, and Fred Harvey and wife Tracey; nine grandchildren, including Bill, Travis, and Micheal Matthews; and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, Sam Matthews and Horace “Doc” Matthews; and sister, Ruby Sherrill.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frannie Bell Boles Matthews; brothers, Ray, Owen, Hugh Roy, and Lee Matthews; sisters, Etta Smith, Nancy Pugh, Audrey Matthews, and Mary Matthews; and grandson, Brian Harvey.

Graveside services for Larry Matthews will be Sunday, January 10th at 1 p.m. at the Linary Cemetery in Crossville.