Alfred Thomas Matthews, III, 87, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born February 23, 1936, in Salisbury, a son of the late Alfred Thomas Matthews, Jr. and Avis Melrose Berry Matthews. Al graduated from Wicomico High School with the class of '55. He proudly served his country for a combined 32 years in the Army National Guard and the US Army and was deployed to Operation Desert Storm. He retired after a successful career of 39 years as a city engineer associate for the City of Salisbury. All that knew him knew a man who could fix anything, especially if it pertained to automobiles or engines in general, big and small. He was proud of his nickname "Mr. Fix-it." He was an active member of Family Ministries in Bridgeville and very active with the Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collector's Association, where he served on the Board of Directors for many years. He will be remembered as a hardworking, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Yvonne (Lewis) Alexander Matthews; sons, Russell Matthews and Anthony Matthews and companion, Jen and their daughter, Alexis; step-daughter-in-law, Becky Alexander and family, Ryan and Heather; step children, Beverly Alexander Rehm and husband Danny, and family, Katie, Sarah, Andy and Danielle; Gregory Alexander and wife Terri, and family, Greg, Jr. and Jennifer; and Wade Alexander and wife Shannon, and their family, Laken, Wyatt and Mason; Amanda Jenkins, dear family friend; several great grandchildren; and a sister, Jean LeCompte and her family, Scott and Pam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife of 53 years Dorothy Figgs Matthews; brother-in-law, Neil LeCompte; and a step son, Jeff Alexander. A brief committal service will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of the Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery in Hurlock. Following the committal service, family and friends are invited to Family Ministries, 109 Market St, Bridgeville, DE 19933 at 12:00 noon for a celebration of Al's life and food and fellowship. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor to The Gideons International by visiting https://www.gideons.org/donate. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home in Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.