CESS WARREN MATTHEWS,SR.

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Cess Warren “Big Chief” Matthews, Sr. entered peacefully into eternal rest on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Cess was a self-employed iron and scrap metal hauler. He enjoyed collecting antiques, playing cards, shooting pool, and spending time with his family. Cess was well known and loved by so many. Beloved husband of 43 years to the late Ella Matthews. Devoted father of Keith, Cess Jr., Michael, Bryan, Steven (Amye), and Warren Matthews and Karen (Andre) Turner. He was also instrumental in the rearing of his two nephews Osborne and Ronald Swayne. Grandfather of the late Marcus Martin, Savonte Matthews, and Equanika Noel.  Son of the late Cleveland and Beatrice Matthews. Loving brother of Cleveland, Roy (Francis) Matthews, Charles Douglas, Willie Mae (Darrell Sr.) Johnson, Verlia Lewis, Ida Douglas, Amelia Gail (Willie Sr.) Noel, and the late Doris Harris, Shirley Holmes, Arthur Matthews, Larry and Clarence Douglas. Son-in-law of the late Katie Mae Swayne. Brother-in-law of Lillian (Jimmy) Robinson, Johnny (Rose Mary) Swayne, Evelyn Douglas, and the late Sadie Swayne, Alonzo Swayne, Solomon Lewis, and Kermit Holmes. He was preceded in death by 4 nephews.  Cess is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, are invited to attend the Funeral Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESWAY MARRERO, LA on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE.  IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.