Steve Truman Matthews, a cherished family man, respected veteran, and dedicated rancher, passed away on June 1, 2024, in Antlers, Oklahoma. He was born on August 31, 1945, to Jim and Jewel Matthews in Miller, Oklahoma. Steve married JoAnn Perrin on August 1, 1964 in their hometown of Antlers, and together they raised a loving family. He leaves behind a legacy deeply rooted in the community of Pushmataha County where he lived his entire life.

After high school Steve and JoAnn began their life farming and ranching. They ran a successful cattle trucking business, as well as a construction company. Steve's hard work and dedication were evident in everything he did. He was the most happy on a piece of equipment, especially his John Deere backhoe. But above all else, he enjoyed time with his family.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents: Jim and Jewel Matthews; brothers: Jack Matthews, and Dean Matthews; and sisters: Jimmie Taylor, Dora Jane Coggins, and Ann Perrin; nephew: Clyde Taylor Jr.; and nieces: Debbie Jane Stanberry and Cindy Ann Perrin.

He is survived by his wife: JoAnn Matthews; children: Stephanie Jo Matthews Smallwood and husband Mark, and Theresa Lynn Matthews Moyers and husband James; grandchildren: Levi Moyers and wife Kaiti, Ty Smallwood and wife Morgan, Dakota Moyers and wife Brooke, and Tara Blancett and husband Josh; great-grandchildren: Moxi Moyers, Leo Smallwood, Marlei Moyers, Sinclair Smallwood, Beau Blancett, and McCoy Moyers; nephews: Billy Jim Coggins, Jackie Dean Matthews, Mike Matthews, Bobby Rodenberger, and David Don Couch; nieces: Kay Williams, Liz Rodenberger, and Jackie Jo Perrin; as well as numerous other friends and family members, and special brother, Tommy Jones.

Family night will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 6-8PM at Serenity Funeral Service. Funeral will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11AM at First Baptist Church Antlers with Brent Franks officiating. Pallbearers include: Mike Wallace, Ricky May, Mike May, Todd Scott, Brian Trotter, and Dustin Trent. Honorary pallbearers include: Scotty Landreth, Ricky Bell, Mark Grammer, Gaylon Branton, Doug Boss, Jimmy Lynn Pounds, Mike Edwards, and Randy Westbrook.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Moyers School Athletic Fund, 185413 N 4142 Road, Moyers, OK 74557.

Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Service of Antlers.