John “Jack” Norman Mathews, 87, of Covington passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at home.
He was born Jan. 18, 1935, at Cayuga, the son of Ernest Elmer and Mary Beulah (Murdock) Mathews, both deceased. He was united in marriage to Cora Sue Fleener on July 11, 1953, at Cayuga.
John is survived by wife Sue; son Tony Dan Mathews of Williamsport; daughter Patti (Rick) Robertson of Snellville, Georgia; three grandchildren, Anderson (Emily) Adams of Peachtree, Georgia, Susan (Dan Scullion) Adams of Palm View, QLD, AUS, and Creighton Adams of Columbus, Ohio; one great-granddaughter, Aria Adams; and one step-great-grandson, Owen Ogburn.
John graduated from Cayuga High School in 1953 and went on to graduate from DeVry Technical Institute. John had worked at General Motors and worked as a station agent and telegraph operator for the Nickel Plate Railroad. He then worked for many years as a plant manager for Autotron Inc. in Danville before retiring in 1999. He was a licensed medical massage therapist and worked for many years after retiring. John was a member of Covington United Methodist Church, a life member of 32° Mason and Unity Lodge 334, Rosicrucian, an affiliate of the Masonic Order.
John had many interests and hobbies. During his lifetime he enjoyed his trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, taking flying lessons at Highland Airport, working on his hobby farm, traveling to all 50 states and Europe, and taking several rail trips. He enjoyed working with his son on a bamboo labyrinth. He was known to enjoy life.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at 12:30 p.m. (EST), Tuesday, Aug. 2, beginning with a Masonic service with funeral to follow at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Covington, 420 Third St., Covington, with Pastor Thomas Hoehner officiating. Visitation will be held at 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday prior to his service at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest in Thomas Cemetery, Newport.
Memorial donations may be given in his name to donor’s choice of charity.
Sharing memories through his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.
