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John Matthewson Obituary
John W. Matthewson, Jr.
78 of New Palestine, Indiana passed away November 26, 2012. He was born on March 1, 1934 in Indianapolis, the son of John w. and Delpha Matthewson, Sr. He retired from working in the pump room at Ford Motor Co. after of 40 years of service. John served with the 82nd. Airborne of the U S Army during the Korean War and attended Church 52. Survivors: wife, Kathy Matthewson; daughters, Carol (Everett) Mitchell, Scherrie (Jeff) Golden And Rhonda (Gene) Perkins; son, James Matthewson; brother, Jerry Matthewson; grandchildren, Brian Mitchell, Glenn Mitchell, Kim Forgue, Scott Golden, Jason Golden, John Tunell, Melissa Matthewson and Jordan Matthewson; 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Matthew Stow and Amanda Tunell.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Flanner and Buchanan - Washington Park East 10722 E. Washington St. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, November 30, 2012 at the funeral center. Entombment, Washington Park East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested contributions to Church 52 8220 Brookville Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46239. Online condolences may be left at http://www.flannerbuchanan.com
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kathy Matthewson
November 30, 2012
i love you honey, and i miss you very much, and im lookin forward to seein you soon
Jordan Matthewson
November 30, 2012
Jordan Matthewson
November 30, 2012
you were my best friend poppy, im glad you were there for 15 years.
Jordan Matthewson
November 29, 2012
Poppy, you were my best friend i love you so much... everyone loves you. i ran out of tears so i cant cry anymore, but i stopped anyway because i know where you are at. Love you, you will always be missed, but you will always be in my heart.
November 29, 2012
May joy soon replace the sorrow that's in your heart, with cherished memories.
C. Johnson
November 29, 2012
Grandpa, You taught me how to ride a bike and how to drive despite the way I drove the Cadillac into the field. You had to tie my left foot to the seat to get me to learn and I'll never forget that especially since I've been driving ever since. I'll miss you.......
tammie wuttke
November 29, 2012
you will be missed....glad you were a part of my life
November 29, 2012
john, a wonderful man you will be missed, glad you were a part of my life
john mattewson
November 28, 2012
john/poppie....i will miss you....may you fly with the angels!
Dawn Maxey Horlacher
November 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We loved you as a neighbor and a friend. So many great memories on McGregor Rd. You will be dearly missed by all. God Bless
Jessie Chadwick
November 28, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May god bless you all and keep you safe.
Tanielle Kemper
November 28, 2012
Praying for the strength and comfort of those so close to you. May you rest in peace.
Carol Mitchell
November 28, 2012
I Love You Dad...
Mike Hensley
November 28, 2012
John, you were a great friend. You will be missed deeply.
Debbie Calvert
November 28, 2012
Rest In Peace John!
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