Tracy Neil Matthews III of Treadwell died peacefully at his home June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Tracy is the son of the late Mr. Tracy Neil Matthews Jr. of Delhi, and the late Mrs. Frances Matthews Alt of Lookout Mountain, Georgia.
Tracy was born on Oct. 30, 1953, in Delhi and relocated in 1974 to the Chattanooga, Tennessee area, working in the automobile industry and raising his beloved daughters Kristen and Jessica. In retirement, he returned where his heart led him, to Delaware County.
Tracy will be remembered as a loving husband, a devoted father, and a proud grandfather. A hero to some and a friend to many. His faith led him through life.
He was a passionate golfer and fisherman, always willing to share his time and energy with everyone that joined him on the course or in the stream.
Tracy lives on in the hearts of those who knew him. His kindness, humor and love of life will forever be cherished.
Tracy was preceded in death by his father, Tracy Neil Matthews Jr.; his mother, Frances M. Alt; his sisters Regina Christine Matthews Oehmig and Elizabeth Ann Matthews; his stepfather William T. Alt; father-in-law David Sprague; and brother-in-law Terry Davidson.
Tracy is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Cheryl D. Matthews of Treadwell; his daughters Kristen (Carlos) Matthews Rivera, Cumming, Georgia and Jessica (Stanley Bryant) Matthews, Cleveland, Tennessee; his mother-in-law Stella Sprague, Treadwell; his sister Barbara Matthews Law, Lookout Mountain, Tennessee; his brothers Stephen (Shawn) John Matthews, Wilmington, Delaware and Peter Redmond Matthews, Rome, Georgia.
Tracy leaves behind five cherished grandchildren: Isabella Rivera, Sophia Rivera, Lucas Rivera, Reese Bryant and Kaylen Bryant. Also, several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held at the Treadwell Methodist Church June 29.
The family requests donations to Helios Care for the compassionate care Tracy received. HeliosCare.org/donate
