Kenneth Lawrence Matthews, a professional landscaper, departed this life on Friday, December 11, 2015 @ West Jefferson Health Care Center. Beloved spouse of Antionette Wilson. Devoted father of Kenneth Scott, Kendrick Gould, Rohene Keith, Derrick Benn, Kantrice Lemon, Chakahan Sparkman, Dominique Sparkman, Ebony Sparkman and Nataesha Wilson . Son of the late Lawrence Francois and Dorothy Mae Matthews. Brother of David Matthews Sr., Troy Matthews, Shawn Matthews, Pamela Matthews Simeon, Donna Matthews, Nyra Matthews, Adrian Matthews and Roslyn Roctee Matthews. Grandfather of the late Johnnie Jackson III. Also survived by 36 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Age: 60 years a native and resident of New Orleans, La. Relatives and friends of the family, are invited to attend the Funeral Service from Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, La. on Friday, December 18, 2015 at 12:30p.m. Interment: Woodlawn Park Memorial Cemetery- Westwego, La. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.