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Wayne Eric Matthews

April 16, 1965 — January 17, 2025

Washington, DC

With profound sadness, we share the passing of Wayne E. Matthews, Sr., 59, of Washington, D.C. on January 17, 2025.

Wayne was born on April 16, 1965, in Washington, D.C., to Earline Matthews and Warren Catlett.

Wayne’s life was marked by creativity, kindness, and a deep love for family.

He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and School, where he built lifelong friendships and met his former wife, Trena Briscoe Matthews. Wayne graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in 1983 and studied at Virginia State University.

Wayne was a great storyteller, hard worker, and a true gentleman. He had a passion for music, with Prince being one of his favorite artists, and a talent for art. He loved animals and cooking. He was a very athletic powerlifter and he competed in several competitions. His favorite sports were football, weightlifting, boxing, and basketball. 

He is survived by his children, Wayne Eric Matthews II (BreAna Moss Matthews), Tristen C. Matthews, and Winston E. Matthews; three brothers, Wendell Catlett, Jeremy Catlett, Antonio Todd, and one sister, Felicia Catlett-Farrell (William); his nephews Warren “Jay” Matthews, Jr. and Wesley Matthews, his niece Taylor Matthews; one uncle, Charles Matthews; godmother, Ernestine Marshall and godsister, Latisha Marshall Wright; god-daughter Xena Lankford, and a host of extended family and friends who will forever hold his memory close. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Earline Matthews, his brother, Warren Matthews, Sr., and his sister, Dana Matthews.

A memorial service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held on Sunday, February 9th at 2:30pm at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 206 New York Ave NW, Washington DC, 20001. The family invites those who knew and loved him to join in honoring his legacy. Wayne’s memory will live on through his children, his family, and the countless lives he touched with his warmth and creativity. He will be deeply missed.

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