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John Marshall Mathews,
Jr.
Carrollton &
Farmers Branch
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OBITUARY Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
It is with great sadness we share that John Mathews, member of the
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees, has passed away.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Mathews' family during this difficult
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OBITUARY
JOHN MATHEWS
1947 - 2021 John Marshall Mathews Jr. of Carrollton,
Texas passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at
the age of 73. John was born on December 19, 1947 to Fay and John Mathews Sr. in
Dallas, Texas. John graduated from North Dallas High School in 1966. He then
pursued a degree in education from North Texas State, and upon graduation he
began his teaching and coaching career with the Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD--serving
at both R.L. Turner High School and DeWitt Perry Middle School. He went on to
earn his Master's degree in Administration in 1991 from Texas Women's
University. After working as an administrator, John continued serving students
and CFBISD by being elected to the school board in 2011, and was elected
President in 2018. During his 51 years of service to CFBISD, John's most
treasured duty was being the "Voice of Standridge Stadium". Outside of school,
we can credit "Mr. Mathews" for training a majority of the drivers within the
Carrollton Farmers Branch city limits. Throughout his life, John pursued his
passion for the Lord by participating in the choir and holiday performances at
First Baptist Church of Carrollton. John is survived by his wife of 38 years,
Dina. Daughter Amy Sexton and her husband Marty of Leander, TX. Daughter, Julie
Hovey and her husband Dave of Dallas. Son, Todd Frank and wife Abby of Parker,
TX. Son, Rhett Mathews of Keller. Grandchildren, Kristen and Megan Kelly,
Connor, Payton and Ashton Jane Frank, Davis and Travis Maddox, Reagan Hovey and
Wyatt Mathews. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial
contribution to Mazie's Mission Rescue Clinic, 2501 E. Hebron Parkway, Suite
200, Carrollton, Texas 75010. |
Published in Dallas Morning News on May 2, 2021 |
OBITUARY
John Marshall
Mathews Jr.
December 19, 1947 - April 27, 2021
John Marshall Mathews Jr. of Carrollton, Texas passed away from
complications of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 73.
John was born on December 19, 1947 to Fay and John Mathews Sr. in
Dallas, Texas. John graduated from North Dallas High School in 1966. He
went on to pursue a degree in education from North Texas State, where he
was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Upon graduation John began
his teaching and coaching career with the Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD
serving at both R.L. Turner High School and DeWitt Perry Middle School.
John’s motivation to impact each and every student in the schools that
he served lead him to earn his Master’s degree in Administration in 1991
from Texas Women’s University. He served as an Assistant Principal at
both R.L. Turner and Creekview High Schools. After his time as an
administrator John continued serving students and the CFBISD by running
for the school board. John was elected to the school board in 2011 and
was elected President in 2018. During his 51 years of service to CFBISD,
John’s most treasured duty was being the “Voice of Standridge Stadium”.
Everyone knew where to find Coach Mathews under the Friday Night Lights
or on Saturdays during track season. Outside of school, we can credit
“Mr. Mathews” for training a majority of the drivers within the
Carrollton Farmers Branch city limits. Driver’s education was always a
favorite way to still teach young minds outside of the school setting.
Throughout his life, John pursued his passion for the Lord consistently
by participating in the choir and holiday performances at First Baptist
Church of Carrollton.
John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dina. Daughter Amy Sexton and
her husband Marty of Leander, TX. Daughter, Julie Hovey and her husband
Dave of Dallas. Son, Todd Frank and wife Abby of Parker, TX. Son, Rhett
Mathews of Keller. Grandchildren, Kristen and Megan Kelly, Connor,
Payton and Ashton Jane Frank, Davis and Travis Maddox, Reagan Hovey and
Wyatt Mathews.
Services will be held Saturday, May 1st at the First Baptist Church at
the Fields in Carrollton, Texas. An optional viewing will begin at 12:00
pm with the funeral service immediately following at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to
Mazie’s Mission Rescue Clinic, 2501 E. Hebron Parkway, Suite 200,
Carrollton, Texas 75010. |
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