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John MATTHEWS Obituary
John Matthews, 79, of St. Paris, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in
Wilson Memorial Hospital,
Sidney, Ohio.
John was born April 11, 1942, in Mt. Sterling, Ohio, the son of the late William and Faye (Shadley) Matthews. John
was the owner/operator of
Matthews Lawn Maintenance for over 30 years. John was a devout Christian and an avid member of Believers Christian Fellowship of Lima. He was very passionate about spreading the Word of Jesus Christ and
witnessing with everyone he met. Brother John was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He loved spending time with his family, and they will greatly miss him.
John is survived by his daughters, Teresa (Gary) Gamble, Sherry (Miles) Kite, Michelle Kearns (Oscar Cid) and Patricia (Josh) Flohre; his son William "Bill" (Lisa) Matthews; grandchildren, Julia Moffitt, Kayleigh Kearns, Aaron (Clarissa) Moffitt, Elyssa Kearns, Haleigh (Jordan) Stemen, Kaitlyn Matthews, Madelyn Flohre, Noah Flohre and Ayden Kite; great-grandchildren, Jordyn, Jayde, Bayla, Amari, Berlyn Bryleigh, Bently, Tyrus, Wyatt, Treston and Wilco; sisters, Margaret Slygh and Nellie Ramey as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 56 years, Wilma Sue Matthews; grandson, Robert Reed.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 4-7pm on Friday, September 17, 2021, in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Believers Christian Fellowship, Lima, Ohio.
Wearing of masks and social distancing is highly encouraged.
Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Tremont City.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vernon Funeral Home to help support the family.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at
www.vernonfh.com
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Melvin Hamblin
September 9, 2023
John was a true friend of mine. I knew John from where we worked at GM. We became friends and often talked about the Lord. I truly miss He and I talking on the phone often. I lived near Oxford, Ohio and we would talk and sometimes He would come and visit me. I truly miss his passing but hope to see Him again in God's new earth some day.....Mel
Christopher Laue
September 7, 2023
I love you and miss you John.
MELVIN Hamblin
July 4, 2022
I'M SO SORRY , AND I DIDN'T KNOW THAT JOHN HAD PASSED. I WORKED WITH HIM AT FRIGIDAIRE. PRECIOUS BROTHER IN CHRIST.
Christopher Laue
October 10, 2021
To All Members of John´s Family
I am sorry to hear about John my Dear Friend passing away. I wish to express my condolences to all the family members. John was a precious Friend and Brother in Christ and I shall miss him dearly and though I do miss him I am comforted in that I can look forward to seeing him again beyond the curtain of time.
sonja petry
September 14, 2021
miss his goofy grin!!! he will be missed....lord bless!!
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