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Jack Mathena Obituary
Captain Jack Mathena Jr. passed away Friday, Aprill 22, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. in the hospital in Lynchburg, Va. Captain Jack as he was called by his friends, was most happy when he was at sea, whether it be fishing with his kids, running a scuba diving charter company, or relaxing on one of his boats. Besides running the Miss Lindsay and Cindy Lou for Lynnhaven Dive Center, he had a successful career as a carpenter and home builder both in Virginia Beach and Palm Coast, Fla.
Jack was a generous man with many friends and a loving family. He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mathena, Sr.
His children will dearly miss him and are: Justin Wilms Mathena and his wife Sandra of Virginia Beach, Brittany Linn Mathena of Virginia Beach and Dillon Jay Mathena of St. Augustine, Fla. He is survived by his sister Donna Cason of Virginia Beach, and Ronnie and Tommy Mathena of Danville, Va., as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be remembered as a man with a big heart who has at last found his Peace. Services will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Beach Funeral Home, 4456 Bonney Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
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Theresa Browne
April 18, 2012
It's hard to believe it's been a long sad year already. The memories of Jack will always live on in my heart.
Helen & Stacey Durrett
May 23, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
The Kulwicki's
April 25, 2011
R.I.P., Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Theresa Browne
April 24, 2011
Jack, you will always be in my heart.
Maria Olversdottir
April 24, 2011
Rest in Peace Jack.
April 24, 2011
Thanks for all the great memories Jack...R.I.P. Iain, Donna and Brett Morse. Saratoga Srpings NY
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