Julius Thurston Mathews
1913 - 2004
Julius Thurston Mathews
1913 - 2004
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BORN
1913
DIED
2004
Julius Mathews Obituary
Mr. Mathews was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, as well as teacher of his men’s Sunday School class. He was a prominent merchant and businessman in the Fordyce community, and a charter member of both the Fordyce Chamber of Commerce (president, 1964) and the Retail Merchants Association. In addition to his local businesses, he was a brakeman for the Cotton Belt Railroad, retiring after 37 years. An avid horseman, Mr. Mathews also co-founded the Fordyce Riding Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Connie Mathews Gill of Fordyce; one son, Rodney Mathews of Sheridan; a brother, James Howard Mathews of Sardis, MS; and a sister, Dorothy Jean Ellis of Colliersville, TN. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 23 at Benton Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be held in Benton Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Ken Shaddox officiating. Burial at Stoney Point Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Fordyce, 501 N. Main Street, Fordyce, AR 71742.
Arrangements by Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce.
To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
501 West 4th Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
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Mary Lou Graves Sommer
January 27, 2008
Connie & Family:
I've been away from Fordyce since 2001. I was on the funeral home site today and realized Mr. J.T. was gone. I knew Mrs. Merle had been gone for a while.
I pray that the Lord is still holding you in the palm of His hand and will continue to do so.
Linda House Spainhour
November 17, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you. For those of us raised on Main Street, we have lost one of our fathers.
Kathy Tucker
June 21, 2007
Dear Rodney and family,
I have such a wonderful picture of your dad in my mind. He was the epitomy of grace and kindness to all he met. I have many happy memories of shopping in his store, and talking to him. I did not know he was gone until now. My sympathies are with you.
Becky -Thrift
May 27, 2007
Kimberly, only GOD knows the pain and how much you miss him.
All we can do is to be there for you when you need us. Iam allways here for you
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Diana Matkin-Soler
October 30, 2006
Main Street Fordyce will not be the same without "Mathews","Merles", and "The Grand Leader".We will all miss Mr.J.T.,Miss Merele,Ms. Polly Fielder,Ms. Poole and Mr. Carl Lee.God Bless All Of You As We Approach Another Holiday Season !Sincerely and with Fondest Memories-
neal moore
September 15, 2006
Rodney:
Sorry to hear about your dad. I have many fond memories of seeing him downtown and around Abernathy St.
Neal "Bobo" Moore
Carol & Ted Higginbotham
August 28, 2006
Connie & Rodney,
We just found out about this website, and realized this was your dad. We just want you to know that both your parents were very special to us during our time in Fordyce. I know that you & Fordyce miss them very much. May God Bless you.
connie lisemby
July 12, 2006
Connie,
I am so sorry. I did not know Mr. JT passed away.
Ms. Anne and Mr. JT was one of my favorite family's to take care of when I worked for home health.
They were wonderful, special people.
Tissie Gray
May 7, 2006
I am so sorry I did not send a message sooner. Your family has been a very important part of my life and have so many great memories. Friends, baby sitting, shoppimg, working at the store, best neighbors, Tami, Laura, Kim, Rodney and all...
Your family is so special and I think of you all often.
I will never forget backing out of my drive way and seeing him with a great smile!
Hugs,
Tissie
Jim Harlow
March 20, 2006
Rodney / Connie,
So sorry for the very late response to your dad's passing. I only learned about it when I went online to sign the guest book for Harriet Nutt's mother, Fern. JT and Merle were real stalwarts of the Fordyce business community and always had a smile and kind word for me when I met them. My deepest sympathy to you both.
Jim Harlow
Will & Anna Atkins Smith
February 2, 2006
Connie & Rodney, your dad and mother were the best of neighbors for eighteen years, and we will never forget them. Will & Anna Atkins Smith
Jesse & Maxine Hornaday
February 14, 2005
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you
Joey Raney
October 22, 2004
Connie and Rodney -- Your Mother and Dad will be sincerely missed. They were very special people, showing kindness and goodwill to everyone that came their way. They were dear to me and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Morgan, Anne-Ashley & Julia Peyton Black
October 3, 2004
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid, you see.
I took His hand when I heard His call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full,
I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee.
God wanted me now,
He set me free.
Lois Raney & Joyce Williams
September 30, 2004
We were so sorry to hear about Mr. Mathews. May God bless and keep you.
Lois Raney and Joyce Williams
Brenda Bumpas
September 30, 2004
Connie,
I am so sorry about your Father. he was such a kind wonderful person.I know how proud he was to have you to help take care of him and I have heard wonderful coments on what good care you gave him.My Dad's been gone 6 years and it's like it happened yesterday. We are so blessed to have them and so sad to lose them. May God be with you and help you get through this difficult time.I will keep you in my prayers. Love Brenda Raney Bumpas
Hugh, Pam & Kelly Mosley
September 28, 2004
Our heartfelt condolences.
Sandra Calhoun Lusinger
September 25, 2004
My thought and prayers are with all of you. May God grace you with his peace at this time.
Florence Dickens
September 25, 2004
You are all in my prayers.
Brenda Smith
September 24, 2004
Connie and Family----I am so sorry about your Father---Even at our own time of grief we are thinking of you and yours. Brenda and Danny Smith
JW and Ruby Adair
September 24, 2004
Connie, so sorry about your daddy.
Lloyd Gardner
September 24, 2004
Connie, sorry to hear about your Dad.
Ray and Eunice Pierce
September 23, 2004
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Ruby Vance
September 23, 2004
Connie, was sorry to learn of your Dad's death. I always enjoyed seeing him and your Mom in Matthew's when I was growing up. God Bless you! Ruby Thornton Vance
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