Matthew Thomas, Jr., 67, of Lower Gwynedd, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021. He was born on November 14, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Matthew Thomas, Sr., and Jean Thomas. He was a high school graduate of Ridley High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from Cheyney University. He received his Master's degree from Antioch University. Prior to his death, he was actively working on his Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University. During his 31 years with the School District of Philadelphia, Matthew served as a Special Education teacher, Administrative Assistant and was promoted to Assistant Principal. He was elected as the Commonwealth Association of School Administrators (CASA) representative for Elementary and Middle school APs for one term. Matt loved being around people. He was a member of Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church. He was a Life Member of a variety of organizations including Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Beta Gamma Foundation, Montgomery County Chapter of Cheyney Alumni, Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees, Montford Point Marines National Association- Philadelphia Chapter, Que Vets, and the John W Zaengle Detachment of the Marine Corps League. Matthew fiercely loved his family. He is survived by his loving wife of close to 50 years, Beverly (Collins) Thomas. He was the stepfather of Michelle Simmons (Dion) and the father of Latina Bobo (Keith), Dalisa Wilson (Kevin), and Matthew Thomas, III (Corin). He was the older brother of Jean Johnson (Darrell) and Laurie Young (Ronald). He also had eleven grandchildren-Jalen and Jaida Simmons, Anaiya, Amani, Keith Jr., Alyssa, and Kanton Bobo, Karter and Kennedy Wilson, and Maverick and Mason Thomas. He is also survived by a host of family and friends.