Doug Matthews, 88, of Bay City, passed away September 26, 2019. He was born May 8, 1931 in East Bernard, TX to Leonard and Joy Roe Matthews.

Doug raised his family in Sweeny, TX, working for Cut Rate Home Builders as a supervising contractor. After retiring, his love of ranching included, managing Bailey Cattle Co. longhorn breeders in Matagorda County. He also spent many weekends team roping on the back of his favorite horse "Dodge". As owners of 2-D Auction, Doug and Vicki did numerous auctions in the tri-county area. His love for dancing lead, to a regular Thursday night in El Campo with friends. Doug never met a stranger.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Vicki Smith Matthews; daughters Cynthia Heard and husband Ricky of Sweeny, and Nina Darlene Ryan of Freeport; sons Dennis Matthews, and David Matthews and wife Barbara of Sweeny; sister Gloria Betek and husband Ray of Bastrop; 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives 3:00-5:00pm Sunday, September 29 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Services are 2:00pm Monday, September 30, 2019 at the funeral home, with Rev. Ray Chancey, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers are David Bruce, Colby Ryan, Terry McLaren, Robert Boone, Desi Lewis and Brian Yoes. Honorary Pallbearers are Alan Sherrill, J.L. Evans, Sr., Clyde Haugh, Sr., Bud Stewart, Ray Betek and Ron Ballenger.