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Obituaries
Sep 4, 2024
James Matthews
James Matthews, age 85, of Celina, passed away Monday,
September 2, 2024, at The Gardens at Celina.
He was born September 15, 1938, in Van Wert County, to
Glenn Russell Sr. and Bessie “Leah” Mottinger Matthews.
Jim married Beverly R. (Hall) Matthews on June 7, 1959.
Bev survives, along with a son and daughter-in-law: Doug &
Sue Matthews, and daughter, Deb Matthews, of Celina; his
7 grandchildren: Sherri Black, Amy Matthews, Kelly Uhlenhake,
Paige Matthews, Ridge Allen Matthews, Sierra Matthews, and
Victoria Lewis; many great grandchildren; and a brother-in-law:
Steve & Linda Hall.
A son, Jeffrey Allen Matthews, passed away on August 28, 2019.
Jim was also preceded in death by 5 sisters and a brother: Mary
Ellen Matthews, Margaret & Donald McBride, Marilyn Zizelman
Stewart and Eugene Zizelman, Glenn R. Matthews Jr., Norma Jean
& Milton Davidson, and Judy Kay Menchofer; and a brother-in-law:
Billy & Barbara Hall.
A 1957 graduate of Celina High School, Jim was a farmer, had worked
at New Idea Farm Equipment, the St. Marys Foundry, and P.K. Lumber,
and had been a Truck Driver for many years.
He was a member of the Mercer County Fair Board for 19 years, and
served with the Mercer County Sheriff's Office Reserves for 13 years.
Jim enjoyed camping, especially at the fairgrounds during the Mercer
County Fair, and also at River Trail Campground near Mendon. He was
a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals football teams.
Jim treasured time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Calling Hours will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home
in Celina, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, September 6. Funeral Services
will follow, starting at 4:00, with Pastor Darwin Dunten, officiating.
Following the Service, burial will take place at North Grove Cemetery,
in Celina.
Memorial Contributions may be made to
EverHeart Hospice or a Charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences can be shared with Jim's family
at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
