Thomas Joseph Matthews

Thomas Joseph Matthews II, 63, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast. He was born September 21, 1961, in Knob Noster, Missouri, son of Thomas Joseph and Bertha Ellen Stinnett Matthews I, Joe was the oldest of four siblings. Joe's earlier years were spent in Missouri, followed by a move to the Houston, Texas area, working as a land surveyor and then as a mechanic until his retirement. He later moved to Cape Girardeau where he met the love of his life Bev Koehler. Joe was a giving man putting the needs of those around him before his own. His time was spent feeling the wind in his hair on his motorcycle, tinkering with classic cars, making people laugh and being loved by his beloved Beverly and his dogs, Thor and Kojo. Loving survivors include his companion, Bev Koehler; daughter, Chelsi Matthews; brother, Leslie Wright; his mother, Ellen Stinnett Matthews; stepchildren, Sara Carwile and Aaron Laughlin. He was preceded in death by his father and siblings, Clavey (Sonny) Mason Matthews and Tamera Wright. Visitation will be from 11 am until time of service at Victory Church, 850 Lexington Ave. Cape Girardeau. The memorial service will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the church. Arrangements made by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. The family suggests that contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Joe's obituary at mccombsfuneralhome.com.