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Kevin Mathias Obituary

Mathias Kevin Michael Mathias, age 34, of Columbus, OH, November 30, 2014. Employed by NiSource. Graduate of Olentangy High School, Class of 1998 and Ohio Dominican College. Member Church of the Messiah United Methodist. Survived by his mother, Connie Mathias; father, John Mathias; sister, Jill Christine (Greg) Price of Huntsville, Alabama; aunt, Bobbie (Rick) Grawemeyer; uncles, Bill (Cris) Barnes and Jim Mathias; cousins, Julia Grawemeyer and Molly (Scott) Hively. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Service will be held at Church of the Messiah U.M., 51 N. State Street, Westerville, Saturday at 2 p.m. with visitation 1 hour before the service. Rev. Jim Wilson, officiating. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pets Without Parents, 629 Oakland Park Avenue, Columbus, OH 43214.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 2 to Dec. 4, 2014.

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Alan Yeun (Polk High)

December 23, 2014

Never met Kevin in person but I was in a Fantasy Football League with him. He was a great owner and nice to talk with. Pure gentleman. Please accept my condolences.

Marty and Julie Dixon

December 6, 2014

Jill, Connie and John: Words cannot adequately express my sincere sorrow for the loss you have experienced. Our prayers are that God's wisdom and love will find you and give you some peace as you deal with Kevin's death.

Munsell & Kim Randall

December 6, 2014

John & family:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Davis

December 6, 2014

John and Connie, I am very sorry for your loss. I have memories of him when he was a small child sitting in the kitchen talking to me thru the window. I wish I had known earlier so I could have come to visitation. Please accept my condolences.

Lisa Lintzenich

December 5, 2014

Connie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Dave Weals

December 5, 2014

John and family,
We were sorry to hear the news of your son, Kevin. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your precious memories fill your hearts during this difficult time. Sincerely, Dave, Diana, Brian Weals and Lindsay and Matt Sheridan

Jan Wilson

December 5, 2014

Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about Kevin! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Sonny Beem

December 5, 2014

Your entire family is in my prayers at the pain you in at this time. May you feel God's arms around you.

December 5, 2014

John & Connie, our deepest heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Although Kevin is gone from this earth, he will live forever in your heart. May you find comfort in your memories and faith.
Jim & Lyla Damopoulos

Becky Schmitt

December 5, 2014

Connie and John, my heart aches for you both for the loss of your precious son, Kevin. May you be wrapped in God's loving embrace as you grieve. I am here for you.

December 4, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Sending comforting thoughts to family and friends.
Scott and Ronna Walker

Nancy and Pat Perini

December 4, 2014

John, Connie and family - we are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our very deepest sympathies.

John & Helen Modlich

December 4, 2014

Connie So sorry to hear you lost your Son Our thoughts and prayers are with youat such a hard time.

Mike & Beth Treneff/Perini

December 3, 2014

John & family:
We are so sorry to hear about your son. Please know that you are all in our prayers.

Gail paulus

December 3, 2014

So deeply sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Paul & Robin Clay

December 3, 2014

Our prayers are with you during this time of your great loss. We are here if and when you may need us. He was a great person and we will greatly miss him.

Debbie Vines

December 3, 2014

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Liz Robertson

December 3, 2014

I am so very, very sorry for your loss. As there are no words that will help ease your pain, may you at least find some peace in your memories.

Julie Dixon

December 3, 2014

Dear Ones,
I was so saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you try to get through this terrible time. Hugs and love.

Susie Hoffmann

December 3, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this extremely difficult time.

Charlene (Mathias) Aiduks

December 3, 2014

My heart is broken for all of the Mathias family with the loss of Kevin. Memories of him will always be a part of me and my family. May God be a comfort to you all!!

Dave Kauffman

December 3, 2014

We are sending love and prayers to you and your entire family.

Erin Timmins (Robertson)

December 3, 2014

I am ever so sorry to hear of your loss. My love to you all during this difficult time.

Mary Ann Ward

December 3, 2014

Dear Mathias Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986

Sandy Flowers & Family

December 3, 2014

Our heartfelt love and prayers to the Mathias family during your tragic loss. May God give you strength and peace.

Lori Krishnan

December 3, 2014

My condolences to the entire Mathias family. I was saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. He was a good soul, and I remember him fondly from our days in high school, especially in the band's percussion section.

December 3, 2014

Connie : words cannot express how sorry I am to learn of your son's death. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and keeping you all in my prayers. Betty Callender

Jessica Nichelson

December 3, 2014

My best friend and love. I will never forget.

Beth Traetow

December 3, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this sad & difficult time. Kevin was a good friend and co-worker.

Victoria Cromley

December 3, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and love to all of your family. May God's love and care wrap you in comfort and strength at this difficult time.

Laraine Carman

December 3, 2014

You are in my thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

Zee and Gayle

December 3, 2014

Connie, There are no words to comfort you at this time, but know that our hearts go out to you and your family.

Chris Green

December 3, 2014

Kevin, it was truly an honor to have been your friend. You will be missed by so many.

Jessica Nichelson

December 3, 2014

My best friend and love. I will never forget.

Barb (Hanna) Thompson

December 3, 2014

So sorry to hear this sad news. Lots of fun in band! My heart is with Jill and the family.

Destiny and Aleya

December 2, 2014

Our Uncle Kevin. We love you.

Jeffrey Tallman

December 2, 2014

May god bless you and your family Kevin.
You will be missed!
Class of '98 Go Braves
R.I.P. GBNF

Barb Luikart

December 2, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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