George Walter Mathews

George Walter Mathews, age 62, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

George was born June 28, 1960 in Rosieclaire, Illinois, a son of Allen and Beulah (Winters) Mathews. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Gool on September 05, 1981. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2021. George had worked for Aisin in Marion. He was an avid golfer.

He is survived by three children, Tim (Tonya) Mathews, Robin (Chris) Mattingly, and Toni Mathews; four siblings, Roy (Martha) Mathews, Charlene Tolbert, Laura Mae, and Lisa Lynn Davis; two brother-in-laws, Mike (Kim) Gool, and Doug Gool; and his Grandchildren, Abby, Ellie Brantleigh, Hunter, Brandon, Ali, Landyn, Trayce and Rylan, several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Mathews; one grandson, Trevor Mattingly; his parents, Allen and Beulah (Winters) Mathews; and five siblings, Edward Mathews, Johnny Mathews, Faye Bullock, Barbara Sue Tolbert, and an infant sister, and two sister-in-laws, Jennifer Gool and Pamela Gool.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Funeral Service will be held Sunday, July 3, 2022, 2:00 PM at Blue Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Devor officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion.