Hall of Fame
Gerald Edward "Jerry" Matthews, Sr. graduated from Angier High School in 1964. While at Angier High, he excelled in football and earned a spot on the 1963 All-East Football Team. He attended Frederick Military Academy and graduated in 1965. He went on to attend Chowan College and later graduated in 1992.
In his early years at Chowan, Matthews continued to excel at football earning accolades such as Jr. College All-American and All-Conference. In 1990, he was inducted into the Chowan Braves Sports Hall of Fame. In 2002, he graduated Cum Laude from Campbell University.
Matthews worked at First Citizen's Bank and Belk's The Capital Room in his younger years. He was gifted in the culinary arts and went on to pursue his passion as a chef for the corporate cafeteria of Wandel & Goltermann from 1988 - 2001. Matthews then taught culinary arts in Harnett County from 2002 - 2003 and in Wake County from 2003 -2005. Additionally, he owned his own concession stand and would provide delicious food to the Triangle Wide Horseman's Association during the late 90's and early 2000's.
Matthews was a member of the Fuquay-Varina Baptist Church where he made many special life-long friends. He was also the past President of the Fuquay-Varina Middle School PTA and Vice President of the McCullers Ruritan Club. He coached numerous youth softball, baseball and football teams.
Jerry Matthews passed away on April 1, 2012 leaving behind his wife of 33 years, Elizabeth Joanne Lee Matthews, and his three children.
