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2016

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2959 West 11th Avenue

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Jessie Mathews Obituary

Jessie Lee Mathews "Big Dad" age 84, of Gary, IN passed away January 20, 2016. Born October 10, 1931 in Comer, Alabama, one of 8 children of the late Louis and Ella Matthews. Jessie married Mary Jackson on November 6, 1948. Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary, and granddaughter, Kelly Cleveland. Jessie leaves to cherish his memory, 7 children, Charles (The late Jo Ann) of Troy, MI, Mary Joyce Cousins, Patricia, of Gary, Michael (Felicia) of Romulus, MI, Edward, Angela and Tamara Chaney of Gary, 116 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, January 26, 2016, from 12-8 p.m. at Guy &Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave, Gary, IN. Funeral Services: Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2307 Rhode Island, Gary, IN. Bishop-Designate Sieon Roberts, Sr. officiating. Internment: Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 24, 2016.

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Xavier Mathews

August 25, 2016

I can speak all day about this man my grandfather was everything to me an amazing man who left a great legacy R.I.P deacon Jessie Lee Mathews

Towona Bell-Wilderness

May 28, 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Mathews at a young age through his daughter Angela. Then later sharing a the life of his grand daughter Mary. And also caring for him his last few years in this life I thank God for meeting such an awesome man! May God continue to bless the family and keep you all in his loving arms. Love you always Towona

Regina stanton

January 26, 2016

Prayers for Charles Matthew and family.Rip.

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12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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27

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church

2307 Rhode Island, Gary, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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