Kenneth Matthews

Kenneth B. Matthews, 75, of Chiefland, FL passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Tri Counties Hospice Care Center in Chiefland, FL. Born in Tampa, he came to Chiefland, FL in 1950. He was a self-employed watermelon and peanut farmer before retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Hardeetown Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, cooking and spending time with his family. Kenneth is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jacqueline Matthews, daughter Abbie Gilliam, granddaughter Brittany Gilliam, grandson Clay Gilliam all of Chiefland, FL; brother Jay Mac (Susan) Matthews, sisters Linda (Ira) Gore, Shirley (Herman) Gentry, and Evelyn Greason all of Chiefland, FL. He is predeceased by his parents JD and Ruby Matthews, sister Glenda Williams and infant sister Tina Joy. Visitation will be held from 4:006:00 PM on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Knauff Funeral Home, Chapel in Chiefland, FL. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Hardeetown Cemetery in Chiefland, FL with Pastor Travis Hudson officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Knauff Funeral Home, Chiefland, FL (352)493-4777. Visitation Knauff Funeral Home - Chiefland Sunday, January 31, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 715 West Park Avenue Chiefland, Florida 32626 Graveside Service Hardeetown Cemetery - First United Methodist Church Cemetery Monday, February 1, 2021 11:00 AM Chiefland, FL 32626