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Henry King Matthews, 80, died Friday, November 13, 2009 in Albuquerque after a lengthy illness. Henry (Speedy) was born August 29, 1929 in Fairland, Oklahoma to Henry James Matthews and Minnie Viola King Matthews. After spending his childhood there, he attended Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College, Graceland College and Oklahoma State University. He served in the U.S. Army from December 1951 - November 1953. While attending OSU he met Geneva Mae Landers. They were married December 22, 1953 after Henry returned from serving overseas. He earned his BA degree at OSU and MA from UNM in Elementary Education. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1960 when he began teaching for Albuquerque Public Schools. He retired in 1989. Henry was a faithful member of the Community of Christ all his life and was ordained an Elder in 1976. During the summer he loved to serve at the camps at Sacramento Mountain Retreat near Cloudcroft, NM. He enjoyed traveling, watching sports (especially the UNM Lobos), fishing, camping, golfing and spending time with his family. Henry is survived by his wife Geneva; daughter Debbie Schultz and husband Steve of Grand Junction, Colorado; son Steve Matthews and wife Janice of Grand Ledge, Michigan; six grandchildren, Matt Schultz and wife Crystal, Tyler Matthews, Chris Schultz, Zach Matthews, Katie Schultz and Jake Matthews; brother David Matthews and wife Juli; brother-in-laws Logan Brown and Dale Landers and wife Geneva as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Manford Matthews; and two sisters, Lenora Patrick and Virginia Brown. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd NE. A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Community of Christ, 4701 Juan Tabo NE following the interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sacramento Mountain Retreat and sent to Larry Rollstin, 4600 Sherwood St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Please visit our online guestbook for Henry at www.RememberTheirStory.com. French 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
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