Medlock side of the family comments on my dad Dan Matthews, Sr. died Monday



From: Wade Medlock ;medlock107@comcast.net
Cousins Wade and Eden have lengthy Atlanta media histories
Subject: Re: Dan Matthews died Monday


Thank you for the notice, Eden.  I'm sure all the Medlocks extend their thoughts and prayers to Evanlee, Dan, Sarah and Emily.  We'll watch for the obit next Sunday.

Archibald Daniel Johnson Matthews, born February 14, 1930, was the first child of Antoinette Mary Medlock Johnson Matthews, known affectionately as "Auntie" and "Maidee."  Antoinette was the 3rd and youngest child of William Parks Medlock and Vilenah Antoinette Mason Medlock.

Dan came to the Medlock reunions several times recently, but was too ill to make it this year.  We were glad, however, to see his wife, Evanlee, and cousin Jean Johnson Givens at the 2010 reunion and we wish Evanlee a speedy recovery.

Wade Medlock


----- Original Message -----
From: "Eden & Rob Landow" <atlandows@gmail.com>
To: "Wade Medlock" <medlock107@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2010 12:03:37 PM
Subject: Dan Matthews died Monday

Hi Wade,
Dan died Monday. His obit will be in Sunday's paper. His wife, Evanlee, is in DeKalb Medical Center with collapsed lung. I'm busy with kids and scrounging around trying to make money, so if you could let the kinfolks on our side know, that would be great. Daughter Sarah asked me to pass along when she called yesterday. Dan had 3 kids: Dan who lives in metro Athens, GA, daughter Sarah who lives on a boat and, I believe, Emily, who lives somewhere in the northeast.
Hope you are well and that we get together soon.
Eden

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