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James Mathewson Obituary

The family of Missouri State Senate President Pro Tem James Mathewson has decided to delay his previously scheduled Oct. 22 visitation and funeral. This decision is out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about COVID19 and the expected attendance of many friends and family with health vulnerabilities. The events will be rescheduled to a later date and new arrangements will be announced by Heckart Funeral Home, of Sedalia.

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Published by SedaliaDemocrat.com from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2021.

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MARVIN MATHEWSON

September 22, 2025

Uncle Jim Never forgotten and always resepcted and loved.

Dee Irwin

September 22, 2024

I think he will always be remembered not only for all he did for our state but for just being always a gentlemen in every thing he did

Marvin Mathewson

September 22, 2024

Uncle Jim was the mentor that taught me the fun of the outdoors and turkey hunting in Missouri!

Marvin Mathewson

September 22, 2023

Many fond memories of a great uncle, friend and mentor. He was a wonderful relative for me to relate to and bring back many good Mathewson Memories!

Joy and Michael Perrie

October 11, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time of grief. As friends and neighbors of Chris and Margo, we especially think of you at this tender time.

Dee irwin

October 10, 2021

He was a great friend to our military. And was always willing to help. He was an even greater friend to Missouri and to all the people he represented. I always enjoyed his visits to our bookstore. What a wonderful person he was. He will be missed greatly.

Dave "charlie" Chosewood

October 8, 2021

My very first job was working for Jim and Doris at Leroy's steakhouse as a busboy. A good guy and very nice man. My condolences to Dave,Jamie,Steve and Carol.

Cindy Young

October 7, 2021

It was a pleasure to have known both Jim and Doris. My sympathy to the family.

ROSE MCMULLIN

October 1, 2021

My thoughts and prayers go out to family. Jim was a very special man I always enjoyed taking care of him and Doris at the hospital. He will be missed in this community and the whole state. I dont think Jim ever knew a stranger and I'm thankful to count him as a friend

Kevin J. Menefee

September 30, 2021

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Philip Allen

September 29, 2021

I will never forget the help you afforded me when I needed it most. Goodspeed, Jim. You were a man of honor.

John Menefee JR

September 29, 2021

My condolences to Jim's family.

Matthew W Menefee

September 29, 2021

I am deeply saddened that Mr Mathewson has passed. He was a great man, and I offer my prayers and condolences to the Mathewson family.

MARVIN K MATHEWSON

September 29, 2021

My Outstanding Uncle who has left a wonderful legacy for his family. May he Rest in Peace after a long and fruitful life that has blessed me and many others.

Kevin J. Menefee

September 29, 2021

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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Memorial Events
for James Mathewson

Oct

22

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

MO

Oct

22

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

First Christian Church

Sedalia, MO

Funeral services provided by:

Heckart Funeral Home - Sedalia

903 S. Ohio Ave, Sedalia, MO 65301

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