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HUBERT MATHEWS Obituary

MATHEWS Hubert Matt Mathews, 73, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 in Ocala, Florida after a battle with cancer. He was born November 23, 1939 in Genoa, Florida to Essie Carter Mathews and Wilmer Mathews. Matt retired in 1976 from the U.S. Navy as CWO3. He was in EOD and a Gunner's Mate. Matt was a member of the Mine Sweepers Organization. He also retired from the Millwrights Local in Brunswick, Georgia. His last employment was with the Crown Plaza Hotel, Airport Road, Jacksonville, Florida. He was a past master of the Oceanway Masonic Lodge. Matt was a member of Gardenview Baptist Church, Armsdale Road, Jacksonville, Florida. Matt leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Nellie Louise (Sis) Mathews; 2 sons, Michael Mathews (Chris) and John Mathews (Lorrie); 1 daughter, Wanda Mathews Barefoot; stepfather Thomas McElwain; 6 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and a host of friends and family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 22 at 10:30AM at Gardenview Baptist Church, 3139 Armsdale Road, Jacksonville, with Dr. Rodney Keith officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening (TODAY) from 5-7PM at Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, 714-1110. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Aug. 21, 2013.

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Wanda Mathews Birch

August 15, 2024

How has 11 years gone by so quickly. I think of you daily and I miss you so much. Daddy I love you more than you´ll ever know. Until we see each other again.
Forever your baby girl...Wanda

Wanda Mathews Birch

August 15, 2022

Daddy I miss you so much. Nine years have gone by and the pain is still as fresh today as it was then. I know that you ,Michael and Buddy are together and I love and miss you all so much. Until then, save me a place at the table. Forever your baby girl!

Wanda Mathews Birch

August 15, 2020

Daddy, I miss you so much. Almost 7 years since you’ve been gone and I just wish I could talk to you and see your smile one more time. I love you with all of my heart. Until that day.

Joe Marturano III

August 15, 2020

Here We are coming up 7 years in just a few days. Where does the time go? You are missed every day and are always in our hearts. Sadly I see 6 of our friends that remembered you below are now with you in heaven. Much love to all of them. God Bless you all. Life has not been the same without you Brother.

George Dean

September 2, 2013

Matt, you will be missed. God bless.

Phil Troskey

August 30, 2013

Sorry. I was in ordance on kitty hawk. And worked with a EOD. Glad Matt serviced our country.. Was he layed to rest in jachsonvillie or bushnell. Im from Inverness. Thanks for his service. May GOD bless his family.

JACK RYALS

August 23, 2013

HI SIS:
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MATT.
HE WAS A GOOD GUY AND I ALWAYS LIKED TO TALK WITH HIM.
HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW. NO MORE PAIN.
I'M SORRY I DIDN'T MAKE IT TO HIS FUNERAL.

Bill & Helen 2010

Bill & Helen Hause

August 22, 2013

Sorry for your loss, and we are praying for the family. I first served with Matt when he was on the Rival and I was stationed on the Notable. He was a good friend and a shipmate. May you have calm seas and smooth sailing, until we meet in Heaven. God Bless.

Dusty Roop

August 21, 2013

I never got to know Matt, I feel that I lost a great deal by not doing so. Perhaps in a later life.To an MSO Brother and his Family " God Bless".

Harold Wolfe

August 21, 2013

We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I have good memories working with Matt on USS Rival. Our prayers are with the family.

Harold & Carol Wolfe

Gary Guymon

August 21, 2013

Sorry for your loss. While I never met Matt I feel like I knew him from his posting on MSO web site.

Johnny and Ellie Thacker

August 21, 2013

Miss you alreadyl.my brother. You came to my aide with love and compassion. I wish I could done as much for you.

Darlene Ellis

August 21, 2013

Wanda,Mike and John my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Cherish the memories and he will live forever in your heart.

Frank Ray

August 21, 2013

Matt, a true Brother and a Great God Loving Man, I pray that you are resting in peace with God The Father. I will miss you a lot Brother.

Barry Watt

August 21, 2013

To Matts Family
I like yourselves will miss my brother Matt,a better man would be hard to find.Matt is missed by the entire NMSOA.

MSO brother, Rich Tomassetti

August 21, 2013

To the Mathew family, you have my most sincere and deepest sympathy in your loss of Matt--He sure was a really great fellow and will be missed.

JoAnn Erickson

August 21, 2013

John, I am sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and your family.

David Rik

August 21, 2013

I served with Matt aboard the Rival from 61-64. He was a great shipmate. Till we meet again in heaven. May the Lord be with you Louise and all the family.

Chris & Brian Brown

August 21, 2013

Ours hearts go out to you and your family Louise. The entire Minesweep community mourns your loss. Matt finally is at peace and in God's protection forever.

James Moore

August 21, 2013

Fair winds and following seats, shipmate.

Larry Fugh

August 21, 2013

Not enough words to describe Matt's friendship. A true patriot and brother (NMSOA). We have met several times over the years here in Fla and was well worth the long drive to Lake City and Ocala. I just wish he would be able to make our next reunion, but in fact he will be there and we will honor his presence. Miss ya Matt. Louise hang tough

August 21, 2013

You will be missed greatly, here on earth, till we meet again in heaven. I will be planning a special memorial at our next NMSOA reunion.
NMSOA CHAPLAIN

August 21, 2013

Matt you wil be missed. I will always remember the great times when we met for coffee.Keep a thight watch till we meet again. David Cole

William Fiegel

August 21, 2013

Matt my brother you will be missed my brother when I lost my wife to cancer you were there for me I love you and your wife
Fair Winds And Following seas

Jerry & Jean Konz

August 21, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time, Louise. Fair winds and following seas to our friend and Brother, Matt! Going to miss you

Matt & Louise 2011 Charleston SC NMSOA Reunion

Joe Marturano 3rd

August 21, 2013

Joe Marturano 3rd President NMSOA

August 21, 2013

You Came into my life many years ago and simply blessed it by being a friend and shipmate. I can't explain in words what that meant to me and how deeply your loss is felt this day. God Bless you my Brother. Fair Winds and Following Seas as you travel on your final set of orders.

Wanda Mathews Barefoot

August 21, 2013

Daddy it is so hard to believe that you are actually gone. I love you so much! I will keep your love in my heart and cherish the memories

Mildred (Mathews) Underwood

August 21, 2013

Cast your cares upon the Lord for he cares for you. Your son, daughter, grandchildren,great grandchildren and me are looking forward to seeing you in heaven one day. God Bless your family..

Citadel Chapel

Howard Terry

August 21, 2013

Louise and Family:
We met you at Charleston during Reunion. I served with Matt on Rival 60-62.
May the Lord be with you and Family at this time.
Love
Howard and Irene Terry

Barbara Bishop and Ray Cochran

August 21, 2013

Dear Sweet Nell - God Bless You, My Friend. My Heart breaks for you and your Family. I can only imagine what you are going through. My Prayers are with You.

Charlotte Price-Wilhelm

August 21, 2013

Sis, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May your wonderful memories of Matt give you comfort at this time. Love you.

Shelia Jewett

August 21, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Mack and Genie Wadsworth

August 21, 2013

Louise and family,
We pray God will fill your hearts with all the wonderful memories you have with Matt.

Mary Jo and Don Miller

August 21, 2013

With deep sympathy and prayers to the Mathews family.

Becky Gibbs

August 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you, John, and your entire family. May the memories of your father soothe the pain of your loss.

My prayers are with you.

Kim Pryor

August 21, 2013

John and Lorrie, I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is one of the hardest things anyone has to face. Remember the good times and cherish the memories. Try to take some comfort in knowing that he lived a very full life and that he is now cancer-free in God's house.

Mathews John

August 21, 2013

I love you Dad. I will miss you always.

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