Hardie Barnett Matthews Jr. 93 years of age passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Webster, Texas. Hardie was born in El Paso, Texas on April 23, 1927 to parents Hardie Sr. and Emma Matthews. Both have proceeded him in death. He is survived by daughter Anette D. Monroe and husband Ron Monroe and son David D., Matthews Srand wife Donna Matthews. He is survived by stepchildren Barbara Watkins and her husband George, Joanne Eagle and her husband Steve, John Eagle and his wife Jeanne, Patricia Eagle, and Donna Rankin. Hardie’s grandchildren include Katherine Monroe, Amanda Monroe,Andrea Coblentz, Chelsea Hale, Nicole Matthews, David Matthews Jr., Joshua Matthews, and step-grandchildren Matthew Hausler, Nathan Hausler, Sarah Pool, Brian Watkins, Jennifer Murphy, Ryan Murphy. Hardie is also survived by numerous great grandchildren McKenzie Mandani, Aubrey Matthews, Reid Matthews, Cheyenne Matthews, Andrew Monroe, Lilly Hale, Lincoln Hale, Natalie Coblentz, Noah Coblentz, Jett Hausler, Alexandra Rankin, Blake Watkins, Rachel Pool, Lauren Dunne, Ashlynn Ridlehoover, Luke Murphy, Dex Murphy, and Griffin Murphy along with numerous family and friends.

Hardie earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas Technical University and attended some 21 universities over his many years of adult life. Hardie obtained his teaching certification from Sul Ross University and would go on to become a teacher for the US Military in Germany where he and his wife Doris Elaine Blumberg, whom he married on October 26, 1957, would adopt their two children Anette and David. Hardie would remarry a second time in his life to Sybil Blanche Eagle and would remain married until her passing in 2017. Hardie would go on to teach with the Pasadena High School for 13 years at his beloved Pasadena High School. Hardie served proudly in World War II as a Corporal with the 4thArmy in Europe and in the Korean War with the 8th Army. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1952. He enjoyed many interests over the years, none more than creative writing. He was an active member of the Pasadena Writers Club and of the Toast Masters organization. He even went as far as to write his own book titled “Henry’s New Life”. Hardie had devout love for God and was a member of the St. Christopher Episcopal Church in League City, TX. Hardie will most be remembered for unique sense of humor and his upmost love for his family.

Funeral services will be at: Crowder Funeral Home 111 E. Medical Center Blvd. Webster, TX. 77598. Viewing will be on Thursday, December 3^rd, 2020 at 1:00pm and service following at 2:00pm