Obituaries

April 2, 1970 to June 8, 2021

WINAMAC - James Walton “Jim” Matthews, 51, of Winamac, passed away Tuesday, June 8.

He was born April 2, 1970 in Terre Haute, to John D. “JD” and Reathey M. Flippo Matthews. On March 7, 2012, he married Connie Grigsby Clemans. She survives.

He is also survived by:
Kimberly Matthews, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Tyson Matthews, Medaryville, Step-Son
Natasha Matthews, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Katie Matthews, Wheatfield, Step-Daughter
Shiann Clemans, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Samantha Matthews, Winamac, Step-Daughter
Elijah Matthews, Winamac, Step-Son
13 Grandchildren: Isaac, Brycen, Bryleigh, Khloe, Lilian, Tylor, Natalie, JoJo, Rowan, Gracie, Hunter, Adalynn, and Aiden
John and Reathey Matthews, Knox, Parents
John D. Matthews Jr., Winamac, Brother
Charles E. Matthews, Winamac, Brother
Many Nieces and Nephews
Delmer and Shirley Grigsby, Medaryville, Father- and Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Bentley Wayne Button, Infant Grandson
Leyton Leroy Matthews, Grandson
Isabella Sue Ann Day, Infant Granddaughter
Terry Lee Matthews, Brother

Mr. Matthews was a longtime member of the Medaryville American Legion. He worked many years for Phil White, mowing and doing construction. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting, especially with Isaac. He loved to spend time with his family and will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 12, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 3 p.m., Saturday, at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Seger officiating. Private burial will be at the Alexander Heinemann Memorial Cemetery in Ora.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.