10/6/2026
John Spencer Mathews, 80, of Shelbyville, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, in Shelbyville.
Funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home with visitation to begin at 10am. Bro. Rusty Hall and Bro. Jody Hooper will officiate. Interment will follow at Strong Cemetery in Huxley.
Born December 1, 1945, in Joaquin, John is the son of Andrew Reverne Mathews and Maedell Taylor Mathews. He graduated from Joaquin High School in 1963 and later attended Stephen F. Austin University. John was a member of Smyrna Church in Huxley.
He is survived by:
Wife, Lorelei Mathews
Daughter, Misty Nowicki
Granddaughter, Kaley Sloan and husband Trey
Brother, Don Mathews
Sisters-in-law:
Phyllis Davis
Bernadine Walley
Son, Abel Caporali and his wife Maria along with their children, Jose, Chris, Jacque, and Lynlee
Niece, Nancy Smith and husband Frank
Nephews:
Rodney Mathews and wife Denise
Spencer Mathews and wife Teresa
Preceded in death by parents, Andrew Reverne Mathews and Maedell Taylor Mathews; brother, Elmer Mathews; and nephew, Bill Mathews.
Pallbearers will be Keith O’Rear, Larry O’Rear, Sammy Furlow, Skipper Hendricks, Gilbert Vaughn, and Joe Hooper.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Smyrna Youth, 177 County Road 2450, Shelbyville, Texas 75973.
Online condolences and tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfh.com.
