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Joseph Clarke "Joey" Mathews

1959 - 2013

Joseph Clarke "Joey" Mathews obituary, 1959-2013, Dallas, TX

Joseph Mathews Obituary

Mathews, Joseph Clarke 1959 - 2013 Heaven is a better place because he is there, but earth has lost one of its best. Born in New York City, Joe grew up in Dallas and learned the meaning of responsibility from an early age. As a young man he worked at the original Caruth Stables mucking stalls where he became very good with horses and hard work. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and earned both his undergraduate and law degree from Texas Tech University where he was a member of the SAE fraternity. He was a successful and highly respected lawyer and partner for the firm of Hunton & Williams. His practice focused on a wide variety of corporate transactions, and he was selected as a "leader in his field" by Chambers USA for the years 2008 2012. In addition, Joe volunteered with the firm's Veterans Pro Bono Program assisting veterans and active duty personnel seeking veteran and military benefits. Joe also served on the Board of Directors for the National Veterans Legal Services Program. Over the past two years, Joe has pursued his dream to become a Reserve Police Officer with the Dallas Police Department. By far the most important part of Joe's life was his family. In 1987 he married Kim Mylene Cunningham. They were partners on many levels and especially in their strong faith in God and His complete wisdom and goodness. They were very active at Highland Park United Methodist Church, and Joe was a frequent volunteer for the Carpenters for Christ program. Joe and his son, Hunter, were best friends and shared many years of hunting, enjoying the outdoors, shooting clays and hanging out. Joe's daughter, Madison, was the essence of pure joy for him. He was so proud of her beauty and grace. As well as being an avid hunter, shooter and outdoorsman, he enjoyed cycling, snow skiing and fly fishing. By any definition Joe was a rock of integrity and dedication; a man who never lost his principals. Most would say, "He is the nicest guy I know". Joe is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Kim, their son Hunter, daughter Madison, mother Joanne Hill, brother Paul and wife Annie, sisters Jan Olavarri, Alisa Schulte, Sara Simon-Behrnes and husband Walter Behrnes, mother and father-in-law Claire and Dale Cunningham, Kim's sisters Cheri and husband Bill Flynn, Jill and husband Allen McGinness and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at Highland Park United Methodist Church at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 7, 2013 . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's name to the United Way, HPUMC, the National World War II Museum in New Orleans or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Dallas Morning News from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2013.

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March 5, 2014

Kim, Faye and I think of you often. Our prayers are with you.

Bob & Faye Tubbs

Dan Perkins

March 3, 2014

Kim - It is a year later. I can not imagine your pain. I think of Joe often. When I automatically laugh at myself and say, "Silly me", or flash the hang loose sign to congratulate someone, I smile and think of Joe. Someone said it best in this book. Joe made a "life imprint" on me. His presence with me will continue to make me smile, inspire me to be a servant to others, and love every moment of my life. If I may ever help you or your children in any way, please do not hesitate to call me. Dan Perkins

March 3, 2014

God Bless You. I pray this past year has brought some healing to your family.

scott swoverland

May 17, 2013

To the finest man, person, i have ever had the privalege of meeting. Truly a great man. With much, much love, always, scott swoverland

scott swoverland

April 28, 2013

You were the greatest person i have ever met, and will be missed very, very dearly

Vinnie Liddiard

April 12, 2013

Dear Kim: I just heard the sad news of Joe's passing today. I remember so well how excited he was when ya'll were going to Aruba for holiday and then upon his return to the office learning of ya'lls engagement! He was truly a great person, no doubt a wonderful man, husband, friend and Father. I'm truly devastated for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family even now at this sad time. God bless you all.

John Burnett

March 28, 2013

Brother Joey,
You are in Jesus' Arms!
We love you so much!

Kay Keeland

March 20, 2013

To Kim,Madison and Hunter,

So sorry for your loss.
Sending you prayes and hugs.

Courtney Kane

March 20, 2013

My sincere condolences Kim. I'll keep you and your loved ones in my prayers.

March 17, 2013

Kim, I am so sorry fot your loss. Please know that you ane your childrln remlin inmy daily preyers.

Bill Kickham

Julie (Johnson) Crossland

March 16, 2013

To me Joey, you will always and forever be a gentleman who in all ways was "a gentle man". TJ '77

Ruby Bishop

March 16, 2013

Kim my heart goes out to you, Hunter, Madison, I have you all in my prayers. Be strong, just like i've been with the lost of my Mom. To be absent from the body, is to present with the Lord. I tell you that phrase sure gets me through.

Josh AmRhein

March 15, 2013

To Joe's wife, kids, family, and friends:
I send you my sincere condolences and pray for all of you during this time. Joe was my fellow cadet and fellow graduate in the Police Academy. I will always remember what a good person he was and cherish the memories. God Bless you all.

Suzanne Dalton

March 14, 2013

Kim,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.

Andrea Jones

March 13, 2013

Oh Kim,
What to say to bring any lightness into your great sadness?
You bring such joy to others and I can only imagine how hard this loss is for you and your children.
To say that Boland and I are sorry is not enough. Please know that you ALL are indeed in our hearts and prayers.
With love, Andrea

March 13, 2013

Kim, my heart feels your pain, so very saddened by your loss. Please know you are in my prayers. So sorry for you and your family. Love, Glenda Twining

March 13, 2013

Dear Kim, Hunter, Madison, and Family:
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carmen, Brad, Winslow, Chandler and The Bright Family

Dana Leigh Fry

March 13, 2013

Kim
I am saddened with this news and pray for you, your children, Joe's family and friends. May you feel God's light and love to help you in this journey.

Miriam Hiser

March 13, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers always. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray that your vibrancy and faith and the love of friends and family will carry you through this.

March 11, 2013

Kim, I am deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dotti Reeder

debra williams

March 11, 2013

my heart aches for your loss

Amy Moore

March 11, 2013

Kim and family,
I am saddened for your loss. You and your family have a fond place in my heart. Much love to you all.
Amy

sally davis

March 11, 2013

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Karen Young

March 8, 2013

Kim – Red Dog and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your children. Joe was such a great guy. We have many happy memories of being your neighbors during our time on Shenandoah … and, of course, you and I have known each other “forever” because of our parents' long friendship. You and all your family are surrounded by many prayers.

Allison Shike

March 8, 2013

May the memories created bring you and yours joy for years to come. God Bless.

March 8, 2013

Dear Matthews family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Joey at Texas Tech University. What a great guy! May Our Lord comfort you during this very difficult time.
Blessings,
Suzanne Ameel Leggett
Austin, Texas

John Simon

March 7, 2013

Kim and family,

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to you and the whole extended family. I knew Joey as a kid in New York state, but never met him as an adult. From reading the comments and talking to my sisters that knew him well, I am really sorry that I never met him in later years. I offer my prayers and best wishes to you and his extended family and circle of friends.

Venessa Madrid

March 7, 2013

Kim and Family,
I am truly grieved to hear of Joe's passing. He was always so caring and loving to his mother. The love that you both had for one another was always evident. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God will hold you all in His arms.

dana hall

March 7, 2013

To Joe's Family and Friends. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Joe was an awesome man and attorney. I have worked with him for year and will miss him terribly. May God Bless you with mercy and strength during this difficult time and may Joe smile down on each of us until we meet him again in Heaven. God Bless you all.. Dana Hall - Rabobank Atlanta

Alice Ashley VanKirk

March 7, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family,

David Starnes

March 7, 2013

Kim and Family,
So incredibly sorry for Joe's passing! I had the privilege of rooming with Joe my last three semesters of law school at Tech. Time and distance separated us, but I well remember his discipline, integrity, and kindness. I pray God's peace upon you all.

sally davis

March 7, 2013

rest in peace joe

Kathy & Brian

March 7, 2013

Dearest Kim, Hunter and Madison,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joe touched many lives with his generosity and kindness. We're so happy to have known him. We cherish the wonderful times we spent with Joe and your family. He will live on in our hearts.
With heartfelt sympathy

JoAnne McAlone

March 7, 2013

Kim--I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
JoAnne

Roberta Barrow

March 7, 2013

Kim, you and all of Joey's family have been in my prayers. He was a wonderful gracious man. You will always carry him in your heart. I am so sorry for the pain of this tremendous loss. Christ be with you all.

March 7, 2013

Our deepest sympathies for Joe's family and friends.

Mike and Sandy Bradford
Double Oak, TX

Dean Quinn

March 7, 2013

Brother Joey,

You will be missed.

March 7, 2013

All the members of Catholic Health Initiatives legal and physician services team send our condolences to you and your family. We were blessed to have gotten to meet Joe and work with him over the past year. He impressed us from day one with his presence and grace.
T. Clifford Deveny M.D.
Denver, Colorado

March 7, 2013

Kim, I did no know Joe but I know you and what a wonderful person you are. This tells me he must have been an amazing husband, father and friend. I will continue to pray for you and your children. Peace be with you. Sue Davis Plauche'

Jana Rains- Stillwagon

March 7, 2013

Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you and your children.

David W. Gilbreath

March 7, 2013

Kim, may God grant you and your family that "Peace that passes all understanding" during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Todd & Julia Nordeen

March 6, 2013

Kim, Hunter and Madison – We are so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Joe for many years and the honor of calling him my friend. He was a man of the highest integrity and I turned to him for guidance and advice on many occasions. He often talked about how proud he was of all three of ya'll. He will be greatly missed. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

March 6, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

JR Thomas

March 6, 2013

Joe was a great friend who touched more people in the most significant yet quiet way. The Thomas family shares your loss deeply. We are here for you. Love J. R, Natalie, Madeline and Caroline

Dan Perkins

March 6, 2013

Kim, Hunter and Madison - I don't have many regrets in life, but not spending more time with Joe is one of them. Joe's humor and friendship helped make law school bearable.Bless you all. You are all in our prayers.

James Kenwood

March 6, 2013

Dear Kim, Hunter, & Madison,

Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. It was a true blessing and privilege to know and grow with Joe over the last several years. We pray that God heals your hurt. We are here for you.

Jim, Christine and the Kenwood Family

Arnold Simon

March 6, 2013

Kim,
I was crushed by the news. My love and prayers to you and your family.

Arnold Simon
[email protected]

Laura Smith

March 6, 2013

Joey was a loyal friend, kind, smart, hard-working and the list can go on & on. I was truly blessed to spend 4 years of college with him. He was a special man with great character & made such an impact through the quiet way he loved & served others...never desiring to draw attention to himself. I am grateful for his life. He will be missed but never forgotten. He made a "life print" in so many people's hearts, including mine. He loved you and your precious children very much & his legacy will continue on through your family. I pray our Lord will comfort all of you today & for the rest of your lives. Love, Laura Brusenhan Smith

March 6, 2013

Dear, sweet Kim, please know that you and your family are in my heart, prayers and thoughts. I pray God's loving kindness would envelope you and hold you close. My deepest sympathy, Lisa

Becky Doster-Duncan

March 6, 2013

Kim I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying that you will be comforted by the peace that passes all understanding.

Karla Seymour

March 6, 2013

Kim, Hunter, & Madison,
I cannot begin to express my sincere heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Joe beamed when speaking about his family and absolutely adored the three of you. Truly, a gem of a father, husband, & friend that will be missed, but live on through his wonderful family. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you all,
Karla Seymour

March 6, 2013

Kim, there are no words I can say to ease your heartache and sadness. You, Hunter and Madison are in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda Hageman, Dallas

March 6, 2013

On behalf of the Dallas Police Reserve Battalion, please accept our most sincere and deepest condolences. Joe was an example of a dedicated volunteer and we are sorry for the loss of his life. Our prayers go out to his wife, children and other family members.
Rick Anderssen
Commander DPD Reserves

March 6, 2013

Kim my heart goes out to you and family. Joey was the kindist. sweetes, loving person I have met....The angels will be with us In the sad time of ours.... Love you Bobby, Cindi and Samantha... We love you kim and family!!!!

Ann Smith

March 6, 2013

My loving prayers are with you and your children during this time. May you feel comforted by the love of your friends and family.

Allen Austin

March 6, 2013

Prayers and sympathies...

Tracy McLellan

March 6, 2013

Kim, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So blessed to have known Joe and worked with him during the past 14 years.

Sandy & Bruce Pickens

March 6, 2013

We are sending our love and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Please know that we are praying for you, Madison and Hunter that you will find peace and comfort during this difficult time. May God bless you.

Bob & Faye Tubbs

March 6, 2013

Kim, our comforting love and prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to bless each of you.

Leslie Lochhead

March 6, 2013

Such a sad loss to his family and friends. I had the privilege of working with Joe as his paralegal for 16 years. My prayers are with his family.

March 6, 2013

Shared many conversations about military history with Joe...traded books...will miss him. Amy Hartt

Ruth Secker Chambers

March 6, 2013

Kim, the entire Secker family shares in your grief. Joe was a wonderful man, father and husband. Bless you all at this time of loss. I celebrate the man he was and the wonderful family you all are. Ruth S

Steve Ladik

March 6, 2013

Please accept my deepest condolences on Joe's passing.

Terrie Runnels

March 6, 2013

Truly, one of the nicest people I've ever known. My deepest sympathies to the family.

Suzane Snavely

March 6, 2013

Such a tragic loss. His legacy will live on through his loving family. Prayers for all of you during this undescribable period of grief.

Suzanne Snavely

JR Thomas

March 6, 2013

He was a good man and close friend . J.R. Thomas

Allen King

March 6, 2013

Kim,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Kids. Joe was a great roll model for us all and will continue to be through our memory of him.

Tom Bloodgood

March 6, 2013

God blessed us with one of the true "good guys". Joey always had a smile and a laugh for all to enjoy. God bless you and your family Kim.

Marcia Hasenyager

March 5, 2013

To the Mathews Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, father, son, friend.
From the staff of the Easfield College Criminal Justice Training Center.

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