John A. Matthews, 35, of Derry died November 18, 2002 at Parkland Medical Center. John was born on December 21, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee son of Henry and Sallyanne (Gillon) Matthews. He had been a resident of Derry for the last three years. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus He was a sign fabricator for many years at New Hampshire Signs. He enjoyed watching football and was a big Patriots fan. His greatest loved was his two sons. Family members include; his two sons, John A. Matthews Jr. of Hollywood, Florida and Zachery Matthews of Manchester; his father; two brothers, Christopher Newell of Derry and Michael Matthews of England; one sister, Patricia Morgan of Manchester; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. There will be a Memorial Service Reception on Thursday, November 21 from 10 AM until 11AM with a Memorial Service at 11AM at the Cremation Society of New Hampshire Chapel, 243 Hanover Street in Manchester.