Charleston - Francis Denell Matthews passed away surrounded by family on Saturday 2/3/24 at MUSC in Charleston, SC following a long illness. Francis is survived by his wife, Tammie; children, Reanna and Aaron; brothers: Ronnie (Kris), Jerry, James, and Kevin (Christine); sisters: Rita, and Lynn (David); many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11 am at Summerville Family Worship Center.