Matthew Richard Andrew, 67, of Thompsonville, passed away at 7:37 p.m., on Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Three Angels Broadcasting Network Guest Home in West Frankfort, IL.

He was born on December 14, 1952, to Raymond and Anna (Housley) Andrew in Toledo, OH. Matthew worked from 2003 to 2020, most recently as a Video Editor for Three Angels Broadcasting Network. On June 25, 1988, he married Phyllis W. Frederick, and she survives.

He was a member of the Marion Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he was a former deacon, elder and teacher. He served as lay pastor of the DuQuoin Seventh-day Adventist church for five years. He also was a former lay pastor of the Sandusky Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ohio.

Matthew is survived by his loving spouse of 32 years, Phyllis, one daughter, Rachel Ann Bowers, one step-daughter, Michelle M. May; and one step-son, Scot Allen Andrew, all of Ohio; one step-daughter, Amy Yano of Japan; step-son, Joseph Virden of Miami, Florida; two brothers, John Andrew of Grand Rapids, OH and James Andrew of Bowling Green, OH and two sisters, Nancy Andrew and Barbara Andrew of Bowling Green, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond G. and Anna Mae Andrew.

Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Per Matthew's wishes, cremation will take place. Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation, American Cancer Society or Three Angels Broadcasting Network. Cards of condolences may also be sent to Three Angels Broadcasting Network.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.