Kenneth F. Matthews Jr. passed away peacefully on August 26, 2016 after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Fentriss Matthews; three children and their spouses; Susan and Chris Fanis, Chris and Tara Matthews, Whitney and Greg McCue; and two grandchildren Chase and Catherine Fanis. A visitation will be held at Townes Funeral Home in Danville, VA at noon on Tuesday, August 30, followed by a graveside service at 1:00 PM in Mountain View Cemetery with the Reverend Derrick Parson officiating. There will be a Memorial Service at Providence United Methodist Church in Chesterfield County, at 12:00 PM on Thursday, September 1. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to The American Cancer Society or Providence United Methodist Church, 901 South Providence Road, Richmond, VA 23236.Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Matthews family.