Harrison Edward Matthews Jr.

LIFE REFLECTIONS On June 2, 1951, Harrison Edward Matthews, Jr. was born to the late Wanda Lee Gumby Matthews and Harrison Edward Matthews, in Pocomoke City, Maryland. He peacefully departed this life at Hartley Nursing and Rehab Center, Pocomoke City, Maryland, on June 18, 2025, at the age of seventy-four (74). Harrison, who was also affectionately known as “Junior” or “Mack” by family and friends, was educated in the Worcester County public school system. He attended Worcester High School and graduated from Pocomoke High School in 1969. After graduating, he began his work in retail, including A&P and Super Fresh grocery stores, and Walmart. He was also a maintenance worker at the Admiral Hotel in Ocean City, Maryland. Harrison was formerly married to Grace Harmon, and from that union two children were born, Angela and Andre. From an early age, Harrison was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. When his health declined, he watched the services online. Harrison enjoyed watching TV and action movies on DVD. He loved listening to music, especially rhythm and blues and smooth jazz. He professed to be a “chef”, which he attributed to the lessons learned in Worcester High School’s institutional cooking classes. His favorite meal to make was jambalaya. He was an avid fan of both the Philadelphia Eagles football team and the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team. He liked to read magazines and books, particularly biographies. Every morning, he routinely read The Upper Room, Daily Bread, and the Bible, all of which he kept at his bedside. Harrison loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a man of few words, but was known for “one-liners” that were not always receptive. He was straightforward and frank. However, “his bark was worse than his bite.” He was compassionate, benevolent, and good-hearted. He was always the first one in the family to call you on birthdays and holidays. In addition to his daughter, Angela Nykia Torres (Tiburcio) of Sewell, New Jersey, and son, Andre Matthews (Nikitsha) of Tampa, Florida, unforgettable memories will also be cherished by his daughter, Kisha Revels of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Barbara Waters of Snow Hill, Maryland and Gloria Matthews of Baltimore, Maryland; two brothers, Donald (Francine) Matthews of Pocomoke City, Maryland and Philip (Kristi) Matthews of Bowie, Maryland; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Harrison, Jr will be missed, but not forgotten, by all who knew and loved him. Submitted With Love ~ The Family

Harrison Edward Matthews Jr.

June 2, 1951 - June 18, 2025