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Harold Mathers Obituary
Ocala - Harold T. Mathers, 85, passed away May 18, 2011, at his residence. He was born in Miami, FL, and moved to Ocala in 1984 from there. He was a retired U.S. Postal Worker, a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II serving as a B-17 navigator in the European Theater. He enjoyed puzzles, old movies and reminiscing about World War II. He is survived by a daughter, Teresa Mathers of Valrico, FL; sons: Tim (Kathleen) Mathers of Cooper City, FL and Tom (Sununt) Mathers of Omaha, NE; grandchildren: Jennifer (Don) Adam, Andrea (Peter) Melinda, Brett, Samantha, Erik and Brooke (Rich); and great-grandchildren: Madelyn, Jarod, Jonah, Dylan and Madelyn. He was preceded in death by Wanda Mathers, his wife of 62 years. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2011, at Roberts Funeral Homes Bruce Chapel West, 6241 SW State Rd. 200, Ocala, FL. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 1320 SE 25th Loop, Suite 101, Ocala, FL 34471.
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Heather Misskelley
May 21, 2011
I am so sorry for you loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Harold Mathers
May 21, 2011
Teresa,Tim &Tom,I know it has been hard for you all,but you will always have your memories of your great parents.And the rest of us will too.Stay close .We love you and wish you the best. Aunt Cheryl & Uncle Jay
May 20, 2011
Kimberly and I are truly sorry to hear about your father. You and your family are in our prayers. God Bless. Love, Mary Lou Crespo and Kimberly Hope Crespo
Frank & Sharon Mathers
May 19, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Mathers family during this time of grief. I'm thankful I was able to visit last summer and spend time with Uncle Harold & Aunt Wanda. With Love, Frank & Sharon
Pamela Mathers
May 19, 2011
Theresa, My heart goes out to you and yours. You are in our prayers. It has been a double whallop with both parents dying so close together. Love, Jim and Pam
Paul & Karen Mathers
May 19, 2011
Uncle Harold was a WWII hero and hardworking family man. I wish I could have seen him more as the years went by. Thanks for keeping in touch Teresa.
Jim & Pam Mathers
May 19, 2011
My Uncle was a special man. He will be remembered along with my dad Jim as two brothers unlike any others. Family men, veterans of military service and loving kind human beings. They will both live in our hearts and minds forever. We miss you.
Mary Lou & Roy Anderson
May 19, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your father's death but he isn't suffering anymore. You are all in our prayers.
Mary Lou & Roy
Melinda Peacock
May 19, 2011
I can only imagine...how awesome it must be to be with the Lord in Heaven. What a glorious day! I will miss you very much. Love you, Melinda
Jennifer Peak
May 19, 2011
We will miss you! Don, Jen, Madelyn & Dylan
Alvin Collins And John Sullivan
May 19, 2011
Tim, Teresa and Tom,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you or your family.
Teresa Mathers
May 19, 2011
Dad, miss you already so much. Happy that your journey is over as it has been a long and painful one. Very grateful for the special time we had together these last six years and especially recently when I cared for you!!!!!
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