Wesley Young Matthews, 65, of Grand Island, NE, passed away, May 21st, 2026 at Harlan County Reservoir.

Services will be held, 11:00 A.M., Friday, May 29, 2026, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Grand Island, NE with Pastor Carla Gunn officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Family. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.livson.com. Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.

He was born November 21st, 1960 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia to William and Joan Matthews. He was raised in Grand Island and spent a lot of time in East Bend, NC. Wesley was united in marriage to Debra Hansen on April 29, 2026 at Harlan County Reservoir.

Wesley worked as a mechanic at Sunrise Express for 39 years. He loved to go fishing and boating, playing pinball, watching boxing fights, spending time with his family and friends. He got to go skydiving and enjoying attending concerts.

He was survived by his son, William Matthews, of Grand Island; granddaughter, Maya Lynn Matthews, of Grand Island; brother, Frank Matthews, of Grand Island; sisters, Vena Matthews, of North Carolina, Cherise Bailey, of Texas; wife, Debra Hansen, of Archer.

Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, William Wesley Matthews & Joan Marie Matthews; brother, Joey Matthews; sisters, Julie Gregory & Peggie Matthews.