ROBERT MARCELLUS MATTHEWS, SR.

Robert Marcellus Matthews, Sr. passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at the age of 47. He was a native of St. Croix US Virgin Islands and at the age of 6 years old, along with his parents, relocated to New Orleans, LA. Robert was a graduate of O. Perry Walker High School , where he was a member of the football team. He continued his studies at Nicholls State University. Robert was a former officer of the Crescent City Connection Police Department and worked as a contractor offshore for Dynamic Industries and Superior International. Loving father of Sigourney Chandler, Robert Jr., Tyrique and Rashaad Matthews. Grandfather of Raylan and Malachi. Son of the late Cletus and Yvonne Matthews. Devoted brother of Wayne (Andrea), Andy, Marcia, Alana, and Gizelle Matthews, and the late Ernest Matthews. Robert is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, 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 EXPRESSWAY MARRERO, LA on Monday, September 28, 2020 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Victor Simon, officiating Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time. Interment: Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery-Gretna, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davsimortuaryservice.com.

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO 70 PEOPLE.  IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.