Funeral services for Joshua Phillip Matthews, 39, of Alba, will be held on Saturday, March 14, at Sand Springs Baptist Church, Mineola, with Bro. Brandon Gray, Bro. Greg Wright, and Bro. Kevin Wright officiating, under the direction of the church and family.
Mr. Matthews died on March 4, 2026, in Mineola. He was born on March 11, 1986, in Victoria, to Danny and Genny Matthews.
He was raised in Victoria and graduated from Victoria High School. Thirteen years ago, he made his home in the Alba area. On February 8, 2014, he married the love of his life, Ashley Erin Scogin, in Mineola.
He was a devoted member of Sand Springs Baptist Church and had a heart for serving others. He was both musically gifted and technically skilled. He faithfully used his abilities to serve his church and those around him. He will be remembered as a loving husband, devoted father, and cherished son-in-law whose life was centered on his family and his faith.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Ashley Erin Matthews; son, Jackson Matthews; daughter, Audrey Matthews, all of Alba; brothers, James Matthews and wife Donna of Katy, Timothy Matthews and wife Kerry of Anchorage, Alaska, and Nathan Matthews and wife Rachel of Katy; in-laws, Marvin and Althea Scogin of Alba; nephews, Trevor, Evan, Lucas, and Noah; nieces, Ava, Dayleigh and Olivia; great-nephew, Jackson Lee; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; sister, Cindy Colson; and brother-in-law, Marvin Ray Scogin.
Memorials can be made to Sand Springs Baptist Church Youth Camp, P.O. Box 467, Mineola, Texas 75773.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 13, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Sand Springs Baptist Church.