George A. Matthews, age 97, of North Platte, passed away February 16, 2018 at Chase County Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1920 at McCook, NE to George W. and Mary (Hyatt) Matthews. He served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1946. George later married Lavon Smith. He was an over the road truck driver for Consolidated Freightways for many years. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Private services will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.