Albert Pierce Matthews Jr.

A. Pierce Matthews, Jr., age 97, of Cincinnati, formerly of Terrace Park, passed away October 18, 2020. He was born June 1, 1923 in Cincinnati the son of Dr. Albert Pierce and Marie Carolyn (nee Sorin) Matthews. He was a graduate of Cincinnati Country Day School and a member Sigma Chi while attending the University of Cincinnati, until being drafted into the U.S. Army on July 17, 1943. While in the service he was assigned to the 21st Weather Squadron of the Army Air Corps serving under General Patton during WWII. He was discharged December 10, 1945 as a Corporal in Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.
On June 28, 1947 he married Ann-Patton ("Pat") Biddle Matthews. Pierce loved electronics and as a child he built many radios and was naturally drawn to electronics. Over the years Pierce owned and operated Matthews Electric, was employed at Ilsco and Porter Electronics, and retired from NuTone, Inc. after 20+ years in Cincinnati and Los Angeles. After his retirement he worked a few years at Milford Hardware. He was a member of the Terrace Park Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years. During that time he spent 15 years as Chief and 15 years as the Administrative Assistant. Pierce was a member of two fire buff's associations, Box 13 in Cincinnati and Box 15 in Los Angeles, and volunteered with the Red Cross Disaster Services for over 20 years.
His wife Pat preceded him in death September 24, 2003, as did their son, A.P. ("Matt") Matthews, III on June 15, 1998. He is survived by his daughter Mary-Morse ("Mimi") Matthews as well as nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to Covid-19, his services will be private at the convenience of the family. They do request in lieu of flowers, memorials in his honor be sent to: ERS Good Samaritan Mission (https://www.episcopalretirement.com/corporate/donate/giving-opportunities/the-good-samaritan-mission-fund, The Children's Home of Cincinnati (https://thechildrenshomecinti.org/page/donations), or to the charity of one's choice.