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Theodore Mathis Obituary
Theodore J. Mathis Sr., 78, of Washington, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at 5:20 a.m. in Transitions in Washington.
He was born May 13, 1940, in Manifold, the son of the late Adam and Beatrice Carson Mathis.
He was a graduate of Washington High School. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Independence and was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer Third Class in 1959.
Mr. Mathis retired from Consolidated Coal, having worked for more than 30 years, retiring from the Bailey Mines.
Mr. Mathis was a member of the Ancient Free & Accepted Masons and was a 33rd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite.
He loved woodworking and building and crafting furniture, old cars and traveling across the country visiting friends and relatives.
Surviving are his six children, Theodore J. (Darlene) Mathis Jr., Deborah Thomas, Shirley J. Mathis, Adam John Mathis, Wayne J. Mathis and Judith J. Mathis; two sisters, Barbara Johnson and Linda Mathis; and two brothers, Richard Mathis and Michael Mathis.
Surviving are 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are his wife, Conchetta Steratore Mathis; a sister, Deca Sadler; and two brothers, Thomas Mathias and Larry Mathis.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Dale D. DeAngelo Funeral Home at 1290 Jefferson Avenue in Washington, where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, with the Rev. Anita Lovell officiating. Interment will follow in The Washington Cemetery with military honors to be accorded by the U.S. Navy and American Legion Post 175 of Washington.
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Donald Verardi
April 5, 2019
I worked with Ted at Bailey Mine where we become great friends. I lived in Ohio and wanted to move closer to work. One day at work, I told Ted that I would be meeting my wife near the interstate in West Alexander, and we would be looking at houses that day. Ted beat me to the interstate and was talking to my wife when I arrived. When we were leaving, Ted pointed to his license plate and told her that she now had a friend in Pennsylvania. What a great first friend she had in her new state. Over the years he called her Miss Kim and sometimes when talking to our children he called her Sergeant Kim. He explained to them to behave or the sergeant would put them back in line. We all loved Teddy. What a great friend to have! My condolences to his family and also his many many friends. He will be missed by more than we know.
diana bellotti-----bell
April 4, 2019
Mathis Family Teddy will be missed.we owned Bellotti's Store beside his parents.I would see Ted at Shop @ Save he always had a hello @ a smile......my sympathy to all....
Douglas (Dougie) Amon
April 4, 2019
To the Mathis Family, I'm sorry for your loss! Ted was a good guy! I'm very grateful of how he loved and took care of my mom
Chastity Herring
April 3, 2019
I met Teddy when I waitressed at the Kings Restaurant in the Petro truckstop in Claysville. Teddy was a kind hearted, caring man. He was a friend to all who worked there. You will be missed greatly. <3
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Marvin Wilson
April 3, 2019
When I first started in the coal mine there was a big, jolly, and friendly man that I came to know as, "Straight Ahead Ted". He was the first African-American foreman for Consolidation Coal Company and became my section foreman back in the 70's. I was very rough around the edges back then and even when I had problems, he volunteered to take me to work. I am grateful to have met him. May you Rest With God, Theodore Mathias, Sr.
Gwendolyn Amon
April 3, 2019
You was always family to me. An my Gram chetty loved you with everything she had.. you will be sadly missed .
Angel Walker, WHS class 1981
April 3, 2019
Shirley and Teddy sending sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your Father. May you find comfort in the promises of God.
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