Brent Warren Matthews, 65,  passed away on December 22, 2020 at McPherson Hospital, McPherson, Kansas.  Brent was born December 6, 1955, the son of Lloyd D. Matthews and Sherry A. ( Schlehuber) Matthews.   He graduated from Concordia High School.  He married Regina S. Matthews and they shared 22+ years together.    Brent enjoyed spending time in the outdoors fishing and camping with family and friends.  He also spent time doing wood working projects.  He drove a semi truck for several years and independent construction contractor for 18 years, retiring from the business, but he never gave up his love of working with his hands to build furniture, toys, and many other beautiful pieces of woodworking projects, and was passing on his knowledge to his grandchildren.

Survivors include: Regina Matthews, of the home; son, Travis D. ( Stephanie)  Matthews  Herrington, Ks, Chris ( Bonnie) Matthews  of McPherson, Ks; step-son, Shawn Russell, Waterford, NY; step-daughter, Gina Russell of Florida; brother, Doug Matthews, McPherson, Ks; sisters, Vicki ( Mike) Eustice, Concordia, Ks, Pam ( Greg) Goering, Inman, Ks, Diane ( Troy) Winter, McPherson, Ks; aunt and uncle Norma & Sheldon Snell, McPherson, Ks;  22 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by: his parents; a sister, Brenda Decker; a son, Michael S. Matthews; a step-son, Arthur A. Matthews, and grandparents, Jake & Pearl Schlehuber

Cremation has taken place.  A private family celebration of Brent's life will be planned for spring or summer.   In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials go to Angel Arms Home Care of McPherson in honor of Brent, and left in care of Old Mission-Heritage Funeral Home, 528 North Main Street, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.