Douglas Mathews' Obituary
Douglas Russell Mathews, 44, born February 6, 1969 in Bedford, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 16 from a fatal motorcycle accident. A loving father to son Harley Douglas Mathews, 19, and daughter, Mackenzie Anne Mathews he is survived by his fiancé, Leah Tucker, and her sons Shane Tucker, 21, and Brandon Tucker, 23. He is the beloved son of Victoria Lee Mathews and Will Weldon Mathews II and dear brother to Christine Victoria Mathews-Kiss and the late Will Weldon (Buddy) Mathews III. A graduate of Maryville College in accounting, he will be remembered as the fun, silly, huggable uncle to Victoria Ilona Kiss, 9, and Steven Tibor Kiss, 8, and a good-humored brother-in-law to Tibor Kiss. He also leaves behind an extended Vastine and Mathews family. A Hoosier-born, Tennessee-rootin’, Vols fan and NY Giants football fanatic, he will be treasured for great memories such as cooking and grilling feasts for family and friends, pitching in to repair anything, and providing a good laugh. Rock on, Doug, rock on. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday June 22 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.
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