Noah Miah Matthews

Noah Miah Matthews, age 43, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina passed away;

unexpectedly, while at home; on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was born at Oxbow Lake of Mason County, Michigan, the son of Rosemary

(Merry) Rafferty and Raymond (Bud) Matthews.

He received his education in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. He partnered with his

brother and his father to run service businesses. In 2018 he assumed ownership of

Bud Matthews Service Company.

Noah was a wonderful son, brother, father, husband, friend, community leader, and

business man. His nature was loving and his mission was service to others.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Rachel Matthews (Nelms), and their

children: Max, Micah, and Molly of the home; his brother Micah Matthews and his

wife Anna Matthews and their children Noah Jack and Odin Matthews of Durham;

his father Raymond (Bud) Matthews and his bonus mother Ruth Wysor Ananda

Matthews of Chapel Hill; and many in-laws, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

A private memorial service will be held by the family. A celebration of his life will

take place on April 30 in Chapel Hill. Memorials may be made to Boys & Girls Club of Pittsboro; Kidzu of Chapel Hill; Marine Toys for Tots Foundation of Orange County; Willow Oak Montessori Foundation of

Chatham County; The Ludington Area Center for the Arts, MI; or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by National Cremation of Raleigh, NC.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nationalcremation.com for the Matthews family.