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Ralph E. Mathews

Ralph E. Mathews

  • October 19, 1945 - March 29, 2012
  • Conway, South Carolina
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“Tracy: I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your father. It is hard I know I've been there. Trust me in time you learn to cope with the loss. It never...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Deborah L Moore - Lucasville, OH

“Pammy, we go back to the MR days and worked together for many years - and knew Ralph almost that long. I am so sorry for your loss and although...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Helen Thompson - Columbus, OH

“Pam & family, First, thank you for allowing me to sing at Ralph's funeral I feel very honored to have had a small part in it. second, I did...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Donna Davis - Peebles, OH

“pam,we are so sorry to hear about the loss of ralph.he was a really good man.please know you n your family are in our prayers.if u ever need to talk...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: bill and tammy stainer - columbus, OH

“Pammy- You are in our hearts and prayers at this time. Know that we love you and have missed you and we will continue to lift you up. Prayers for...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Phillip and Crystal Millhouse - OH

“Really going to miss Ralph, he was one of the finest,easy going people I ever knew, and ready to help you at any time It's not going to be the same...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Lynn - Conway, SC - friend

“On behalf of Scott Sanders an employee of Waste Industries we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to his sister Pam and her family for the loss...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: Sandra Williams - Conway, SC

“Pam, My prayers go out to you and your family on the passing of Ralph. It has been a while since our paths have crossed, but I am praying that the...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Don DeWitt - Columbus, OH

“so sorry for your loss. you are in our prayers ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: peg barber - wellston, OH

“I worked with Ralph for several years at DRC. He was like a brother to me. My deepest sympathy to Pam and his children. He will be sadly missed. ...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Donald Clark - Columbus, OH

“Dear Crystal and Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for all of you. Please know that you're all in my heart, thoughts and...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Lynne Ricci Barbiero - OH

“Pam & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. We pray your hearts are filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments as God comforts you during this...Read More » ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Dow & Kim Sexton - Chillicothe, OH

“Pam and Family, We are in shock to hear of Ralph's passing. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and in our prayers. Sue and Tom...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Sue and Tom Allie

“Pam, My heart is breaking for you and with you. May you and yours find comfort in knowing that others are praying for you during this difficult time...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Audrey white

“Our days will have a void with the passing of this man , he has always had a good word for some one else. We will miss him. All of us at the shop. ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: XPRESS AUTO - conway, SC

“What a Wonderful man...i remember him putting up with yet making fun of teenagers on his back porch :) ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Melanie Lozano - dayton, OH

“To the man who raised me and loved me more than my own father could! I love you so much Daddy! You taught me so much in life and for that I am...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Tiffany Blake - Conway , SC

“Even though we have never met you Ralph in person. We have hear alot about you from your daughters and they have told us that you were a great...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Gary and Sheryl Strickland - SC

“I am so glad I got to see you one last time while I was vacationing in Myrtle Beach last week. I first met you 22 years ago at my wedding, you were...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Michelle Chalender - Bloomingburg, OH

“We will always have great memories of you and your family Ralph. We will see you on the other side of Jordan where there is no pain. Pammy, girls and...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: patrick & pam means - columbus, OH


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Ralph E. Mathews, age 66, of Conway, South Carolina, and a former resident of New Holland, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012, at the Conway Medical Center in Conway, S.C. He was born October 19, 1945 in Waverly, Ohio, the son of the late Ralph F. "Alfred" Mathews and Mary Finley Woods Mathews. Ralph was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. He was a retired captain and supervisor from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #0023 F&AM of Circleville, 32nd Degree Mason Valley of Columbus, the American Legion, the V.F.W. and the Am Vets, all in Circleville. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Pamela Adkins Mathews of Conway, S.C.; 5 daughters, Tracy Mathews (Ray Burchett) of Piketon, Tonya Mathews (Billy Oliver) of Piketon, Jennifer Watson (Frank) of Conway, S.C., Tiffany Blake of Conway, S.C. and Crystal Mathews (Anthony Moore) of Conway, S.C.; sisters, Sue Williams (Kenny) of Wellston and Elda Mae Parsons (William) of Wellston; brother, Fred Mathews of Wellston, as well as 8 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his brother, Dewey Cline. Calling hours will be Monday from 4 to 7 P.M. at the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 A.M. at the McWilliams Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Ervin officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Mount Latham Cemetery in Buchanan.