James Harold "Mac" Matthews, 69, died Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born in Saluda County and a son of the late Carl Edwin and Thelma Proctor Matthews, he was the husband of Billie Faye Hastings Matthews. Mac was a US Army veteran and was the owner of Star Package Shop. He was of the Methodist faith.

Mac was a strong and loving father and Papa. He was a prankster who loved the laughter of family and friends. He enjoyed his fishing and always had a bountiful garden. He was "cheerful in all weathers and never shirked a task."

Surviving are his wife and soul mate, Billie Faye Hastings Matthews, two daughters, Anna N. Matthews of Brunswick, GA and Jennifer H. Brock (Freddie) of Lexington, a sister, Sara Ard of Gilbert, eight grandchildren, Lindsey Zee Hite, Devin Hite, Matthew Hite, Dorothy Hite, Tommy Brock, Ryan Brock, Savannah Brock and Breannah Brock, a great-granddaughter, Lilly Brock and his beloved pet companions, Izzy Mae and Ellie.

Mac was preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa M. Hite and a brother, Carl "Ed" Matthews, Jr.

A memorial service will be held 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Mac's residence, 262 Wightman Rd., Saluda, SC with Rev. Mike Hatfield officiating.

In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1741, Greenwood, SC 29648 or to Southern Poverty Law Center, P.O. Box 548, Montgomery, AL 36177-9621.