1919
James
2013
James Carroll Mathews
December 21, 1919 — January 4, 2013
James Carroll Mathews, age 93, of Winterville, died on Friday, January 4, 2013.
A native of Athens, Mr. Mathews was the son of the late Fletcher C. and Ethel Thornton Mathews. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Dills Mathews; sisters: Mildred Goolsby and Fay Craft. He served his country in the US Navy and retired from A&P Company where he worked as the produce manager. He was a very devout Christian and an active life long member of First Christian Church of Athens. Carroll was a very passionate wood working craftsman and until this past fall was still making furniture.
Survivors include his niece: Tricia Fox (Dan Redding) of North Carolina; great nephew: Adam (Kris) Fox of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews of North Carolina; cousin: Julie and Dave Phlegar of Watkinsville and very special friend Doug and Sandy Bradshaw and their children Victoria and Mason all of Watkinsville.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, at the chapel of Lord & Stephens East. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Athens, 268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.
A native of Athens, Mr. Mathews was the son of the late Fletcher C. and Ethel Thornton Mathews. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Dills Mathews; sisters: Mildred Goolsby and Fay Craft. He served his country in the US Navy and retired from A&P Company where he worked as the produce manager. He was a very devout Christian and an active life long member of First Christian Church of Athens. Carroll was a very passionate wood working craftsman and until this past fall was still making furniture.
Survivors include his niece: Tricia Fox (Dan Redding) of North Carolina; great nephew: Adam (Kris) Fox of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews of North Carolina; cousin: Julie and Dave Phlegar of Watkinsville and very special friend Doug and Sandy Bradshaw and their children Victoria and Mason all of Watkinsville.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 6, at the chapel of Lord & Stephens East. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Christian Church of Athens, 268 W. Dougherty Street, Athens, GA 30601.
Visitation Details
Sunday, January 6th, 2013 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Service Details
Sunday, January 6th, 2013 3:00pm, Lord and Stephens, EAST
Interment Details
Evergreen Memorial Park
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