Jimmie "Jay" Van Matthews Jr., a resident of Henryetta, died May 26, 2022 in Henryetta at the age of 46. He was born Dec. 2, 1975 in Tulsa to Jimmy Van Matthews Sr. and Carolyn Sue (Doge) Matthews.
Jay married Tara Rice Sept. 27, 1996 in Shawnee. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church in Dewar.
He was preceded in death by his grandparent; Skip and Tommie Matthews, and Connie and Gladys Dodge.
Jay is survived by his wife, Tara Matthews of the home; son, Bradley Sims and wife Danika of Henryetta; daughter, Taci Hamilton and husband Tyler of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Jaylyn Matthews of the home; grandson, Rinley Sims of Henryetta; parents, Jimmie and Sue Matthews of Henryetta,; sister, Amy Norman and husband James of Grove; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, church family, and friends.
Viewing will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, May 30, 2022 at the United Pentecostal Church in Dewar with Rev. Matthew Martin, officiating. Services have been entrusted to Integrity Funeral Service.