MATHEWS Hubert Matt Mathews, 73, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 in Ocala, Florida after a battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1939 in Genoa, Florida to Essie Carter Mathews and Wilmer Mathews. Matt retired in 1976 from the U.S. Navy as CWO3. He was in EOD and a Gunner's Mate. Matt was a member of the Mine Sweepers Organization. He also retired from the Millwrights Local in Brunswick, Georgia. His last employment was with the Crown Plaza Hotel, Airport Road, Jacksonville, Florida. He was a past master of the Oceanway Masonic Lodge. Matt was a member of Gardenview Baptist Church, Armsdale Road, Jacksonville, Florida. Matt leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Nellie Louise (Sis) Mathews; 2 sons, Michael Mathews (Chris) and John Mathews (Lorrie); 1 daughter, Wanda Mathews Barefoot; stepfather Thomas McElwain; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 22 at 10:30AM at Gardenview Baptist Church, 3139 Armsdale Road, Jacksonville, with Dr. Rodney Keith officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening (TODAY) from 5-7PM at Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, 714-1110. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com
Published in the Florida Times-Union on August 21, 2013
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