D. R. Matthews
Billy Matthews | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 8th district | |
| In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | William C. Cramer |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1935 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Ray Matthews October 3, 1907 Micanopy, Florida |
| Died | October 26, 1997 (aged 90) Gainesville, Florida |
| Resting place | Hawthorne Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Matthews |
Donald Ray "Billy" Matthews (October 3, 1907 – October 26, 1997) was an American educator, World War II veteran and politician who served seven terms as a U.S. Representative from Florida from 1953 to 1967.