Robert George Matthews

April 9, 1950 - October 30, 2021

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Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Columbus Chapel

Friday 11/5, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Vance Brooks Funeral Home - Columbus Chapel

Friday 11/5, 2:00 pm

Parkhill Cemetery

Friday 11/5

Robert George Matthews, 71, of Cumming, GA passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence. Funeral services with U.S. Navy military honors will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, November 5, 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM with Chaplain Donald Hall officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, November 5, 2021 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service. In keeping with efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, facemasks and social distancing will be encouraged.

Robert was born on April 9, 1950 in Columbus, GA to the late Robert H. Matthews and Florence H. Matthews. He was a 1968 graduate of Hardaway High School. Robert proudly served our country in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After leaving the military, he began working as a police officer for the Columbus Police Department, retiring with the rank of Captain with over 30 years.

Robert was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Peace Officers Association of Georgia and the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. He took great pride in tending to his family’s business matters. He enjoyed playing the guitar, riding his motorcycle, and eating Bar-B-Que 8 days a week. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Falcons and NASCAR. There was no doubt that Robert was an animal lover. He had four dogs of his own and participated in animal rescue. His passion, however, was his family who he deeply loved. He will be greatly missed and will always hold a very special place in their hearts.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 48 years Cynthia F. Matthews, son Robert Ryan Matthews (Tara), daughter Kellan Jenkins (Patrick), brother Michael Matthews (Janice), grandchildren Savannah Matthews, Robert Parker Matthews, and Amelia Jenkins, Cameron Jenkins, and four fur babies.

Second to his love for his family was Robert’s love for the welfare of animals. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Animal Ark Rescue.
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I am saddened to learn of Roberts passing. I knew him from High-school. I have fond memories of the band he had with Mike Hall and Wayne Harris and stopping by to see he and Mike at his uncles station.

You will be greatly missed.

I'm so sorry for this terrible loss.

Robert and I were neighbor hood friend 's middle school thru high school and band mates in our 5 piece group I will always cherish the good times and great memories we shared together your journey is complete rest in peace.

It is with a sad heart that I learn of the passing of Capt. Robert Matthews. He was a valuable asset to the command staff of the Columbus Police Dept. and I looked upon his leadership as a model to learn by. I treasured his advise and would call upon his experience when I needed it. My heart goes out to Ms. Cynthia and the Matthews family. My prayer is that the Good Lord will abide with your family as you grieve his passing. God Bless you my friend.

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Sending love and prayers to Robert's family!!

My condolences goes out to the Matthews family. Captain Matthews was squad supervisor and he will truly be missed. He loved riding motorcycles and eating Barbeque. Rest in Peace.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.