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Terry Mathews Obituary
A Mass of Christian Burial for Terry Alan Mathews will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in St. Rita Catholic Church with Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, under the direction of John Kramer & Son.
Terry Alan Mathews, 47, of Boyce, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital.
Terry is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Eugene and Maggie Andries; paternal grandparents, John A. and Sylvia Mathews; and his father John A. "Sonny" Mathews, Jr.
Terry is a 1983 graduate of Holy Savior Menard Central High School. Due to all of his awards and honors in his High School Career, Terry's Menard Jersey was retired on February 7, 1987.
While at Northeast Louisiana University, Terry won the Hitting Award in 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987. He was elected 1987 Team Captain and also received the 1987 Pelican Cup Series MVP. Terry was elected to the NLU Hall of Fame in 1996.
In Terry's professional career, he played from 1987 to 2000 having played for the Texas Rangers, the Houston Astros, the Florida Marlins, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Kansas City Royals. Terry retired from Professional Baseball in 2000. Terry was a part of the Volunteer Coaches for Holy Savior Menard Baseball. In 2008, he joined the Rapides Parish Sherriff's Office and served as Menard's SRO until his passing. Terry's passion continued for baseball when he returned home, giving himself completely to mentoring young baseball players into men.
Terry is survived by his High School sweetheart of 23 years, Emily Lynch Mathews; three children, Marcus A. Mathews, Molly K. Mathews, and Magan A. Mathews, all of Boyce; his mother, Fay E. "Duke" Andries Mathews of Boyce; three sisters, Patricia Myers and husband Paul of Seabrook, Texas, Kerry Knapp and husband B. J. of Orlando, Florida, and Susan Williams and husband Jessie of Boyce; three brothers, John A. Mathews III and his wife Jeanne of Boyce, Roy Mathews and his wife Vicki of Boyce, and Jim Mathews and his wife Leslie of Flagstaff, Arizona.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2012 and from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at John Kramer & Son. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: Michael Lee, Jordan Marks, B.H. Texada, Dr. C. Terry Texada, Jess Vanderlick, and Ryan Wilmore.
Honorary Pallbearers will be: the Menard Baseball Teams from 2000 to 2012.
Memorials are preferred to Holy Savior Menard Central High School.
Notes of condolence may be sent to the family online at [email protected].
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry Mathews
DICK EGAN
March 4, 2012
EMILY AND FAMILY,
I WAS A PITCHING COACH W/TEXAS AND TERRY WAS ONE OF MY PITCHERS WHEN HE JOINED THE TEXAS RANGERS ORGANIZATION. KANDI AND I SHARE YOUR GRIEF BUT MANY FOND MEMORIES AS WELL SINCE TERRY WAS A FRIEND AS WELL AS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PITCHERS. GOD BLESS
Joe Horton
March 1, 2012
Emily and family,
I just learned of Terry's passing and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Terry and I were teammates back in '87 at NLU (ULM). I considered Terry a friend and though we didn't stay in touch, I was able to cross paths with him again at a Twins game when he pitched for the Orioles. We were able to chat briefly and catch up. Just a great guy! May God be with you all during this time.
Iris Moreau
February 29, 2012
Emily, please know that we are praying for you and your family!! So sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to make it through this difficult time.
February 29, 2012
Emily and Family,
May your memories of the wonderful times
with Terry comfort you and your family
today and always.
Maureen Herring
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The Ermatinger Family
February 28, 2012
Emily, we pray that God will hold you and your family in his arms and pour out his love upon you during this difficult time. Terry was a very nice man and always smiled and waved at me and my son when I would drop him off at school in the morning. We will miss his smile and his presnece at Menard. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and your family always.
February 28, 2012
Pat, Susie and family . . . I am so sorry for your loss of Terry. I know your hearts are hurting but embrace where Terry now lives. Please know that your family is in our prayers and we wish all of you peace.
Maria Lorio Fairley & Family
Gary, Linda, Landon & Heather Johnson
February 28, 2012
Our heartfelt condolence to you and your family. As life goes by we meet many people but few make a lasting impression as you and Terry have. I always think of Terry each and every time I look at the beautiful pool Terry installed for us with such pride. You both were such a pleasure to work with and will always have a special place in our hearts. Our Love, Prayers and Thoughts are with you.
Jeri Tanner
February 28, 2012
Mrs. Emily and family,
My deepest sympathy. May God's peace sustain you all.
Joey & Tami Marks
February 28, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to all feeling this sad and sudden loss; may God bless and keep you during this difficult time.
Jay, Chris & Erin Riche
February 28, 2012
Please know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We pray for God's watchful eye to continue to be with you at this difficult time.
Matt Dornier
February 27, 2012
Emily and family. My heartfelt sorrows go out to you. I will always remember "Big Tet" as a true friend and teammate. We had some great times at NLU. I thought about calling him two weeks ago. My loss. Love Always!
Leslie Aaron
February 27, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Dan Wilson
February 27, 2012
Emily, Vickie and I send our love to you and your beautful children. May God Bless.
erica vanlangendonck
February 27, 2012
Our sympathies go out to your family during your time of loss.He was a good friend and a great person!!!We will pray for your family!!May god be with you in your time of need!!!
-The VanLangendonck Family-
Anita Smith
February 27, 2012
Emily and family,
My ondolences ands prayers are with and yoour family.Terry was a great guy and fun loving.My grandmother and his grandmother Maggie Andries were sisters. Youare in my prayers.
February 27, 2012
Emily I am so sorry for you and your families loss. All of you are in our prayers and our hearts. "Ramona Kramer, Casey Kramer, Casper Kramer, James Kramer, and Tristan Kramer.
tony socci
February 27, 2012
Terry you made us real happy in 1989 when you pitched the Charlotte Rangers in the Florida State League. i consider you a true friend many times went to Arlington & Miami to see you pitch. rest in peace god bless Tony Socci Socci Sports Den
Autumn Cole
February 27, 2012
My condolences and prayers to the entire Mathews family. Terry was a great ball player, and an awesome person.
Susan Buzzetta
February 27, 2012
Emily, I am at loss for words. You and your children are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry touched so many lives, even people that never met him. He was a great man and extreemly giving to others. He will be missed but always remembered for his kindness. With deepest regrets,The Buzzetta's, Susan,Joseph,and Katie
Miah Armstrong
February 27, 2012
Emily, I am so sorry for your family's loss. Words can never express enough sentiment for the loss of a loved one. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a great man and will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Miah, John, Blaine, & Kelsey Armstrong
Sharon Douglas
February 27, 2012
Daddy and I share in your loss. Our prayers for the family are with you. Our love to you all.
February 27, 2012
Emily and family-
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. "Memory" takes me back to riding "Mr. Jimmie's" school bus with "Tet" and his siblings. I am blessed to still have his sister Susie as a friend and sister in the Lord. His accomplishments were many - but his greatest pride and joy was always you all...his family.
May the comforter surround you with His peace and strength for all your days ahead. Be blessed!
In sympathy and prayer,
Gorettia (DeKeyzer) Knight & husband Brian
February 27, 2012
Every time I start to cry, I remember that he sees the face of God. He made us all so proud. Just his form has gone. His essence lives on! What a joy shooting through all the pain. I know he got tired of having me for a teacher again and again. Some years I taught him two classes. But that is okay. He was never mean. The teacher's pay comes not in a check, but in the shimmer of a student's life lived with stellar care. Shining star! That's what you are! Love from Groovy Couvie xo Emily and the kids...he will keep shining on you. Feel God's radiant arms at your back.
Matthew Price
February 27, 2012
The Price Family sends prayers! Coach Terry did wonders for me! I thank him for all he taught me! God Bless!
February 27, 2012
There are no words to ease your pain and grief, just know you are all in our prayers and may God grant you peace of mind during these very trying times.
Brent and Tricia Bordelon
Robin Meynard
February 27, 2012
Emily, Beau and I are so sorry for your loss and want to express our deepest sympathy to you and your children.
Charlene Mayeux Lyles
February 27, 2012
Pat & Family. So sorry to hear of your loss. It is hard to believe when younger siblings pass. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Ken Cheek
February 27, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Terry and I played ball for many years when we were young. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 27, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of Terry. My grandpa, Julian Vanhoof, was always so proud to watch him play baseball on TV and always made sure we knew who he was. I'm sorry to say I never got to meet him or his family, but will remember you all in my prayers. May God comfort all of you during your time of sadness.
Cindy Harty, (cousin), Selma, IN
February 27, 2012
Emily, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
John and Darleen Hickman
Jon & Christine Herrington
February 26, 2012
Our Thoughts and Prayers goes out to Emily and there children and there entire family! The loss that your family and friends has endured is immeasurable and we will miss Terry and everything that he has given back to our community and the young lives that he has touched and changed!
Ricky Mathews
February 26, 2012
Emily, we are so sorry to hear of this sudden and tragic loss for all of us. Terry was so good for so many people. God blessed him with talent, and Terry found a way to use it for His glory. I have heard the many stories of how he touched the lives of many young athletes in the area both in how they played baseball and how they lived their lives.
Terry will be missed. There are so many of us who were taking for granted that we would have many more times to see him in the future. Now, it is our loss of not being able to see his smile and hear his laugh in this world.
I know you, Molly, Magan, and Marcus are facing a great deal of grief and sorrow. There aren't words to soften the pain. But, please know that our prayers are with each of you even though we can't be there physically to give you courage, strength, and peace in knowing that Terry is now looking on the face of our Lord with endless joy.
We love each of you and offer our support in whatever you need. I hope to see you soon.
Ricky and Karen Mathews
Keith Hannah
February 26, 2012
So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Deepest condolences to the Mathews family from the Hannah family.
Mary Garon Brown
February 26, 2012
I have fun memories of playing with cousin "Tet" and the other Mathews cousins on the "by" (bayou), in the cotton fields and at Aunt Maggie's house. May you family find peace and healing in the weeks ahead by knowing that you are with the Lord! Our condolences, Danny and Mary Garon Brown
February 26, 2012
So sorry to hear of Terry's passing. Thoughts and comdolences to the Mathews family.
Cheryl Craycraft-Zeigler
February 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Terry's family.
February 26, 2012
My deepest condolences. So sorry for your loss. Tina Daniels
Cindy Fallon
February 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you during this difficult time.
Bettie Brown
February 26, 2012
Emily and family. I was so sorry to hear
of Terry's death. What a tragedy for all
of you to bear. He was a fine young man
and made his life count to many. My love
and sympathy goes to all of you.
Chuck "Coach" Kendrew
February 26, 2012
I remember a grand slam he once hit during a high school Easter tournament. The opposing pitcher wanted to walk him and give up a run, but the pitcher's coach said Terry would have to prove he was an all American. That day he proved he was an all American. The remainder of his life proved he never stopped being one.
Linda Vanderlick Flynn
February 26, 2012
What a great person be was! Honored that our sons had the opportunity to be coached by such an outstanding coach! He will be greatly missed. Praying for his entire family.
Wally & Becky Smith
February 26, 2012
We know ....
You're in our prayers
Anetria Whitlock
February 26, 2012
The Whitlock family is sorry to hear about the passing of Terry. He was a real nice man. We had the pleasure of meeting him when my sons played Dixie Baseball. Terry will be missed!
Lisa and Mark Levasseur
February 26, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. Terry was such a wonderful person, mentor and coach. He was truly one of the benefits of sending your son to Menard. My husband and I were so happy to have our son play for Coach Terry. His coaching expertise as well as his patience with his players was unending and so to will be our memories of him.
Dana Moreau
February 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jeff Schexnaider
February 26, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Emily and your children. I am glad to be able to call Terry a friend and teammate. He had a great influence in my life along with so many. He made ULM so proud to call him an alum. I love ya'll so much. Shake
Mike & Blanche Mathews
February 26, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. All the family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Drew Afeman
February 26, 2012
I am so soory to hear about mr terry I wiil pray for all of you
Kristina Vincent
February 26, 2012
May our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Terry was a great man and will be sadly missed!
Mike McKey
February 26, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I will always remember the times we hunted & fished with Jim & Tet, Melancon & the rest of the crew. My prayers are with you at this tough time. My God help you with through the loss. Terry will be looking down on you & watching you. With deepest regrets, Mike McKey.
February 26, 2012
You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your love one, Terry. Words cannot tell of your loss one. May god be with your family during this time. Penny Motor Parts
Tracy Vaughn
February 26, 2012
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you Emily and the kids. My love to you all
Jeff Tarver
February 26, 2012
My sorrow goes out to the Mathews family! Terry will be missed by so many people! I will never forget Terry as a great person and a friend. I still tell stories of how he could hit a baseball! I was lucky to have played ball with and against Terry. Alexandria was blessed to have Terry and his family from Dixie Youth to Menard High School, and the many lives they have changed! You can be assured that Heaven now has the one of the best on their team! I am so sorry for your loss.
February 26, 2012
Emily, you and your family are in our prayers.
Dwain and Georgia West
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