Richard Moore Matthews, Jr.

R. Matt "Skiddy" Matthews, Jr.

Matt Matthews, 67, of Cambridge, Maryland passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at UMSMC at Cambridge.

Born in Cambridge, Maryland on October 6, 1959, he was the son of the late Richard Moore Matthews, Sr. and Doris Mae Melvin Matthews.

Matt attended school in Dorchester County and graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School with the class of 1977.

On April 1, 1986, he married the former Linda Condon.

He worked throughout his life in marine construction, mainly as a pile driver. He had also been employed at Cambridge Wirecloth.

Matt was the mechanic for “Funny Feeling” speed boat owned by Gee McClain. He was considered the crew and enjoyed every minute of the boat racing world.

In his spare time he enjoyed watching the Orioles, Dallas Cowboys, the Maryland Terps and NASCAR races.

Matt is survived by his wife Linda and his daughter Jennifer.

Funeral services and interment will be private. He will be buried in the family plot.