Billy Joe Matthews, 81, of Alum Creek, WV, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Thomas Memorial Hospital-WVU Medicine, South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dell & Irene Matthews, siblings, David Matthews, Frances Elkins, Marsha Pauley and Steve Matthews.
Bill was a union pipefitter, Local #625, for over 50 years and enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria “Peaches”, sons, Brett (Paula) Matthews and Bryan (Leah) Matthews, and two grandsons, Tyler Matthews and Selina, and Cody Matthews and Emma.
He will be cremated and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.