James F. Matthews

Big fist bump my friend. Our Buckeyes did it! I know you were watching every second. Oh and ours doesn't have an asterisk. :)

My dearest Mary-Beth: I am so sorry I cannot be with you for Jim's services. I will always remember meeting Jim for the first time at your wedding. He was so warm and had the greatest smile ever. And when I saw your happiness, I knew you had found the best person to share your life with. My heart breaks for you and your girls that he had to die so soon. Peace be with you my dear friend. Love and blessings.

Sad day, Jim and I worked together at LESCO a long time ago and shared many laughs and good times. Peace to you my friend and our thoughts and prayers are with the Matthews family.

Todd & Michelle Gaynier

We will always remember the fun times during high school with Jim and the gang....Beaver Club and the memorable Speedway Jam to name a few. Always a smile on his face and abounding laughter. Rest in peace dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marybeth, Caitlin, Colleen and the Matthews Family at this difficult time.

Thanks Jim for the good moments; they were not to many but the short amount I have of them, had been with me for many, many years and will be until the end of my life. My deeply condolences to anyone who had the fortune of being part of his life....

The party never began until Jim appeared. One of his best friends was his Old Pal Sunny. Born on Groundhog Day he made a pilgrimage to see Punxsutawney Phil one February. The little rodent was so happy he proclaimed six extra months of summer. You always knew when Jim was coming or going by a license plate that read ''The Chu.'' Jim was known for his play on familiar phrases like ''Smoley Hokes'' or ''no bout a doubt it.'' He knew almost every word to every song by The Eagles. At a...

Dear Mary Beth, Colleen and Caitlyn, It is so wrong that this beloved man has been torn from your family. Didn't know Jim that well, but always enjoyed his company. So heartbroken for you and the girls. Praying for you and the girls to get through this horribly sad time and that wonderful memories will provide some comfort with time.

Jim, you wil be missed. A better story teller you will not find. There was none better than the time he met Bobby Knight and they had an exchange about OB's. He taught us all not to take ourselves too seriously and that being silly was ok. Many prayers to Mary Beth and the girls.