Background
Matthews, Donald Ray was born on September 6, 1943 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of William H. and Francis W. (Woodard) Matthews.
Matthews, Donald Ray was born on September 6, 1943 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of William H. and Francis W. (Woodard) Matthews.
AS in Business Administration, Chowan Junior College, Murfreesboro, North Carolina, 1964. Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management, University Richmond, Virginia, 1966. Master in Religious Education, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, 1979.
Enlisted United States Army, 1967, advanced through ranks to sergeant, 1969, resigned, 1977. Minister of education First Baptist Church, Hillsboro, Texas, 1977-1979. Minister of education and administration 22d St. Baptist Church, Tucson, 1979-1982.
Minister of education First Baptist Church, Roswell, New Mexico, 1982-1984. Executive pastor Bay Area First Baptist Church, League City, Texas, since 1984.
Married Mary Ann Crabb. Children: David Eric, Susan Elizabeth.