James H. Mathes Jr

James H. Mathes Jr obituary

James H. Mathes Jr

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James Mathes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Masterson Funeral Home - Kincaid on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Mr. James H. Mathes, Jr., 55, of Springfield, IL, formerly of the Midland area, passed from this life at 4:04 P.M. Thursday, August 28, 2025, at home in Springfield.

He was born in Chicago on April 28, 1970, the son of James H. and Lois (Wolfe) Mathes, Sr.

James enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, video gaming, having a good time with his friends and living life. He had formerly worked as a CNA.

Surviving are his son Dillon Mathes of Decatur, a granddaughter Ava, 2 sisters Shirley (husband Chris) Adams of Taylorville, IL Nora (husband Tim) Adams of Hannibal, MO a half sister Brenda Scallions of Tovey, IL along with a great many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial gathering is tentatively planned for late Friday morning September 5th, 2025, at Masterson Funeral Home in Kincaid, IL. He will be buried in Zion Cemetery North of Pawnee, IL.

PLEASE CHECK BACK for confirmation of DATE and TIME of services as they are expected to be set immediately following this Labor Day Weekend.

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