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Edwin Mathews Obituary
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated for Edwin Henry Mathews at 10 AM Saturday, December 14, 2013 in St. Rita Catholic Church, with Rev. Scott Chemino and Rev. Craig Scott officiating. Interment will follow in Alexandria Memorial Gardens under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2013 and again on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. all at the funeral home.
A recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday.
Edwin Henry Mathews, 48, of Cheneyville, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at his residence after a 5 month battle with cancer.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Edwin A. and Rosalie VanHoof Mathews; his maternal grandparents Henry J. and Blanche Vermaelen Vanderlick ; and one brother Paul G. Mathews.
A loving husband and father, Edwin was a well-known and respected Rapides Parish farmer for 30 years. Wearing his trademark blue overalls and John Deere cap, Edwin was happiest in the field. He enjoyed working with local youth, including his daughters, nieces and nephews, showing livestock at 4-H competitions. Edwin's infectious laugh, gentle nature, and knowledge of animals made him a favorite of everyone at the local livestock shows. He was a 1983 graduate of Holy Savior Menard High School, and attended LSU-A and Central Louisiana Technical Community College. Edwin was a board member of the McNutt Cotton Gin and a member of the Bayou Robert and Bayou Beouf Co-ops. He was a fan of NASCAR, LSU Sports, ASH Football and of course all things John Deere. Edwin was truly a people person, never meeting a stranger, and always helping others. Before being asked, Edwin offered his help, whether it was changing a flat tire, cutting a field or hauling a load of cane, he was always there. Edwin will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 22 years Melissa Vanderlick Mathews and their two daughters Elizabeth K. Mathews and Isabella L. Mathews all of Cheneyville; his parents Vernon M. and Cecilia Vanderlick Mathews of Alexandria; his siblings: Becky L. Smilie and her husband Jim of Woodworth, Vernon G. Mathews and his wife Jenny of Alexandria, Joel L. Mathews and his wife Ashley of Boyce, Patrick C. Mathews and his wife Kelly of Alexandria, and Mary Claire Meyer and her husband Justin of Addis, LA; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers honored to serve will be Vernon G. Mathews, Joel L. Mathews, Patrick C. Mathews, Adam G. Mathews, Michael W. Smilie, Jeremy V. Mathews, Steve Halbert and Jeffrey P. Vanderlick.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jim W. Smilie, Justin I. Meyer, Christopher J. Mathews, Bennett P. Mathews, Jacob I. Meyer and Henry Corley.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Rapides 4-H Foundation @ 300 Grady Britt Drive, Alexandria, LA 71302.
To extend online notes of condolence to the Mathews Family please visit us at www.kramerfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Mathews
Della Gordon Baldwin
December 27, 2013
To all the family:
A Divine Mercy Chaplet will be
Said for the repose of Edwin's
Soul. May he rest in God's arms.
Marie Vanderlick Miller
December 14, 2013
Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and minds. We will pray for your continued strength and peace.
Kelli Carruth Welch
December 13, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to a dear friend (Melissa) and her beautiful daughters. Prayers for all family as well. So sorry for your loss.
Pam Odom
December 13, 2013
When your hearts are heavy, look to the stars how bright they are. That is your beloved Edwin warming your faces and your hearts. God bless you at this time.
Jean Roy & family
December 13, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeanette B. Roy
December 13, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to all of the of the Mathews.
Holly Brown Laws
December 13, 2013
My memories of Eddo all include his big smile and gentle nature. We spent many days together on Mr. Vandersypen's bus and at OLPS. Never a day passed without his big grin. God bless all of his family in the days to come, as saying goodbye is never easy.
Julie Piccione Keithley
December 13, 2013
Praying for you Ms. Mathews and so sad for your loss as I read the obituary this morning. I truly believe he is with Our Lord now.
Harry Rosenthal
December 12, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and give you strength in this the home going of your loved one.
Heather Haas- King
December 12, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a great man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please know that the Mathews family will be in my thoughts and prayers, during this extremly difficult time. May God lay his hands upon you and give you comfort and strength.
wendy meziel
December 12, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time. Please know you all are in my thoughts.
December 12, 2013
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of Eddo's family. He was truly a blessing to everyone. When we think of him it will always bring a smile to our faces. He will not be forgotten. If my parents were alive they would be deeply saddened.
Steve,Susan,Aimee and Erin Lachney.
ValerieVanderlick Diamandakos
December 12, 2013
Dear Aunt Cecilia, Uncle Dick and my cousins, You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear son and brother and my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God bless your family and give you comfort through His many graces.
Valerie Vanderlick Diamandakos
December 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to you, Missy, and your daughters. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be there during this difficult time. We are all the better for having known and loved Edwin, from his booming laugh to his gentle ways. May God bless you and your family.
Chuck Phillips
December 12, 2013
The article said "Edwin will be truly missed by all that knew him". Well said. What a great guy and great family.
Amy Wallace
December 12, 2013
We are praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
May peace fill your heart,
Amy Hickman Wallace
Austin DICK
December 12, 2013
Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers,
Austin & Sambra Dick
December 12, 2013
Dear Becky , We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother . Our heart goes out to you and you will be in our prayers .
We Love You ,
Marvin and Mignonne Lemmons, Jr.
Joseph Leavines
December 12, 2013
I have a picture of Edwin at my birthday party when he was young. He had a big smile on his face and that is how I will remember him. I know he went straight to heaven. May God bless his family and help them during this difficult time. I know he's smiling down at them.
Robert Mathews
December 12, 2013
Sorry to hear the loss of Edwin. He was farmer at heart like most of us Mathews. May God be with everyone. He will be missed. We will keep you all in our prayers.
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