Gordon W. Mathewson Jr., 60, passed away peacefully February 16th, 2021.
“Gordy” as he was affectionately known to family and friends was born October 30th, 1960 to Gordon and Anita Mathewson in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was a 1978 graduate of Kellam High School and a 1982 graduate of Old Dominion University. He was an avid collector of coins and lighthouses. Gordy will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, fiancé and friend. He will be deeply missed.
Left to cherish his memory is: mother, Anita Mathewson; three sisters: Cindy “Joy” Swoveland and husband Eric, Bonnie Davis and husband Ricky Davis, Cristi Reyna; the love of his life, Shannon Anderson, nine nephews and numerous family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Gordon W. Mathewson Sr.; and a brother, Rick Mathewson.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday February 20th, 2021 at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations
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My friend Gordy is now with the Lord. We shared great times together in Promise Keepers meetings. He will be greatly missed by our group. I had the privilege of praying together with him several times. Gordy will remain in our hearts. We will meet again in heaven.
Keith Saunders
Gordy was so blessed to be a part of such a loving family. Those left behind grieve but he is praising God now.
We are so thankful for the many years we knew and loved Gordon. It was a joy to see Gordon and Shannon together sharing “life”. We are sure their love and friendship was a gift from our Loving Lord. They could bring each other a smile and share a moment that was a joy to witness. Gordon was a kind, thoughtful, fun, caring man. He will be missed by many. We pray your precious memories will bring you peace.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb, Shannon’s Sister and Family
Deb and Jeff Robbins
Jeffrey, Zak, Sophia, Badar
Michelle and Tony, Landon, Gabbi
We are praying for the family. God bless you all.
Lavaughn- we will truly miss you Gordy, when you came to the Mens PK meetings, it was good to be able to pray together & fellowship with one anothet, we thought a lot of you & your Dad, you was a blessing making sure some people had a ride to the PK meeting, we believe you have gone to heaven to be with the Lord, we certainly will keep your family in our prayers.
Gordy was always a quiet man, pleasant, kind and loved his family. He’s was a loving son and a great brother. Gordon will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. The Lord has called home to be with our Father in heaven with Gordy’s Father and brother . Rest In Peace . My thoughts and prayers are with Mom, Cindy, Bonny and Kristi Bless you all love Betty Rials.