Alfred "Dalfred" Matthews, 73, of Lake Charles, passed away on February 6, 2013. Mr. Matthews was born in Lafayette, Louisiana to the late Claude Matthews and Hazel Chaisson Matthews. He was Veteran and a Butcher at Micelles Packing Company for many years. Mr. Matthews is survived by his only child; Sharon (Derrick) Traylor of Denver, CO, lifelong companion; Dolores Dorsey, one sister; Amber Matthews, four grandchildren; Cruise, Tracee, Alexxus, Jaime, one aunt; Mary Skillman, two uncles; Merlon (Annalee) Chaisson, Murphy (Gertrude) Chaisson, eight step-children, and a host of relates and friends.