James Matkin

A resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away at 3 p.m. on June 18, 2012 at his home. He was 83, born on January 21, 1929 in Dry Prong, LA. He was a retired operator at the Texaco Refinery and an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy. on Friday, June 22, 2012 from 9 a.m. until service at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Jim Winegeart. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Survived by his wife, Beverly Matkin daughter and soninlaw, Suzette and Scott Rabalais three grandchildren, Aja Rabalais, Coty Rabalais, and Brody Rabalais sisterinlaw, Ruby Matkin five nephews, Roger Matkin, Randy Matkin, Rodney Matkin, Raymond Matkin, and Ronnie Matkin. Preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Lee and Elsie Willett Matkin brother, Cecil Matkin. He was a member of Hebron Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice, 10615 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
9 am 2 pm

Service

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
2 pm

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816

Memorial Contributions

10615 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA  70816


10615 Jefferson Hwy.
Baton Rouge, LA  70809