Mr. Vondal Hayward Mathews, age 67 of Douglas, passed away Sunday afternoon at his residence following an extended illness.
Mr. Mathews was born September 17, 1955 to the late James Hayward Mathews and the late Patsy Florene Hodge Mathews. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson: James Austin Mullis; and his Father and Mother-in-law: Russell and Prue Kirkland; and a brother-in-law: Rusty Kirkland
Mr. Mathews, a native of Coffee County, was a diesel mechanic and a tree farmer. He attended Lone Hill Methodist Church.
Survivors include:
Wife: Cheryl Kirkland Mathews of Douglas, GA
2 Children: Vondal Keith Mathews and wife Natalie of Douglas, GA
Carrie Leigh Mathews Redish of Douglas, GA
3 Sisters: Lita Palmer and husband Terry of Pearson GA
Lenya Wright and husband Joey of Ocilla, GA
Mellonie Hobbs of Lancaster, CA
1 Sister-In-Law: Peggy Kirkland of Douglas, GA
2 Grandchildren: Haden Redish of Douglas, GA
Ansley Redish of Clewiston, FL
Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and other Relatives
The family will receive friends, Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon, June 28, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Chapel of Ricketson Funeral Home with Rev. John Wayne Mathews and Pastor Amy Rogers officiating. The interment will follow in Harrell Grove Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Tanner performing the committal service.
Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.