Lafayette Journal & Courier - Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009 --- WILLIAMSPORT -- Larry D.
Mathews, 64, of Williamsport, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at his home.Born March 1,
1945, in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Bert and Genevia Courtney Mathews. He
married Rebecca Rae Stall on Oct. 16, 1977, in Williamsport. He was a
1964 graduate of Seeger Memorial High School and attended Indiana State
University. Mr.
Mathews farmed most of his life near Hedrick with his father, brothers,
and sons. He and his wife owned and operated Our Place Restaurant in
Williamsport for 131/2 years. He served as a member of the M.S.D. of
Warren County school board and was a bus driver for 30 years. He was a
veteran of the Air Force. He
was an active member of the Gao in Danville, Ill., Eagles, American
Legion Post 259 in Williams-port, VFW Post 3318 in Attica, and Masonic
Lodge 352 in West Lebanon. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge. Mr.
Mathews enjoyed playing golf and was an avid fan of the Purdue
Boilermakers, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. He was a supporter of the
Special Olympics and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Surviving
are his wife; six children, Carmen Bratton (husband: Edward) of Piqua,
Ohio, Matthew Cawthon (wife: Hollie) of Lakewood, Colo., Jodie Hunter
(husband: Billy) of Jeffersonville, Joshua Cawthon (wife: Kristen) of
Mulberry, Travis Mathews of Hedrick and Todd Mathews (wife: Melissa) of
Findlay, Ohio; a sister, Barbara Thomas (husband: Austin) of
Williamsport; and 2 brothers, Donald Mathews of Attica and Thomas
Mathews of Williamsport. Also
surviving are 12 grandchildren, Renee, Eddie, Michael, Christopher,
Carissa, Victoria, Catrina, Alex, Travis, Becca, Tobias Dean and
Hailee; 10 great-grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by 3
brothers, Bob, Bill and Richard, and a granddaughter, Stephanie.Friends
and family may call at Seeger Memorial Fine Arts Center Thursday, Oct.
29, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Masonic and Eagle services at 7:45
p.m. Services will also be held at the Fine Arts Center Friday, Oct.
30, 2009 at 2 p.m., the Rev. Charles B. Anderson officiating. The
family has asked that all who wish, to come and share their favorite
stories of Warren County's "Uncle Lar." The family also requests that
family and friends dress casual and support Larry's teams. "BOILER UP".
Interment Highland Cemetery, Williamsport, with full military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma Research at
www.active.com/donate/grassroots2009/larrymathews or to the American Heart Association.
Grady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at
www.gradyfuneralhome.com
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