Robert Hugh Matthews

Robert Hugh Matthews “Bobby” was born on June 6, 1952 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He passed away on April 28, 2020, from health complications due to frontotemporal dementia. He was 67 years old. Bobby grew up in Metairie where he met his best friend, Dave Denson, who was with him until the end. Bobby graduated from Tulane University Law School in 1976 and began his legal career at New Orleans Legal Assistance Corporation (NOLAC). He later went in to private practice where he primarily represented plaintiffs in legal malpractice claims against their attorney. Bobby was a spectacular trial attorney and loved a good legal battle. Bobby was a fun loving man who loved to be outdoors, either biking or running, and to travel to any beach where he could sunbathe and wear his "weenie bikini"! He loved to paint, play music on his guitar and bongo drum, and to socialize with his close friends. He remained a socialite until the end. Bobby's parents, Will and Valetta Matthews and his sister, Anne Burke, predeceased him. He leaves behind his wife, Penny Warriner, his two sons, Robert and Kyle Matthews and their mother, Suzie Fowler, his granddaughter, Millie Matthews, his brother, Bunny Matthews, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Bobby's life will be held when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Early in his legal career, Bobby was instrumental in starting WWOZ radio station, and donations in his memory can be made to WWOZ at www.wwoz.org/donate . Mothe Funeral Home, 1300 Vallette Street, Algiers, LA. in charge of arrangements.