Larry was born on June 18, 1946 in Bonifay, Florida. He spent most of his youth in Milton, Florida until he joined the Navy. He served during the Vietnam era, but luckily spent most of his tour in the Phillipines. He has always been a good husband to me (Donna Mathews) and a GREAT Father to his daughter (Kelly Mathews). He enjoyed camping, boating, motorcycle riding and his dogs. He has had 2 Golden Retrievers (Mickey and Cassie) and 1 Black Lab (Buddy). Mickey and Cassie are in Heaven with him. Larry was preceded in death by his Father, Thomas Wilson Mathews, his Mother Susan Nell Spencer Mathews and 1 sister Eileen.
He has 1 Sister- Barbara (BARB) Campbell and her spouse Dan Campbell, 1 Brother- Wayne Mathews, and his spouse Cheryl and 1 Half Brother (David Ray Mathews). He has been very close to Barb and Wayne and has nieces and nephews that he absolutely adored. Candi, Andy and Bethann have always been an important part of his life. He was close to Waynes children also when we lived in Florida. Wade went fishing with us several times on our boat and Larry really enjoyed their time together. Aaron and Ashley Mathews were quite a bit younger and he spent some time with them also.
Since our marriage on December 31, 1988, he has built a firm relationship with my side of the family also. Sherrill White-Wolfe and her spouse Paul Wolfe, Myrna Jahnke and her spouse Walt Jahnke, his step-daughter Donna Janette Weese and her spouse Sidney (Gene) Weese, and their children (his Grandchildren) Jarid and Aaron Weese, his step-sons Eugene Fitzpatrick and Kenneth (Kenny) Noles and his spouse Brandi Noles.
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