Curtis Vernon Murray Mathews, 55, of Center, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016, in Center.

 

His wishes were to be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Mr. Mathews was born April 20, 1961, in San Augustine, to Victor Murray Mathews and Wava Claire Votrout Mathews.  He graduated from Center High School in 1979 and went on to earn a Business Degree from Lamar University in 1986. He was a member of Shelby County Cookers, Center Rotary and Sons of Republic of Texas.  Mr. Mathews enjoyed hunting, fishing, working and spending time at the beach. Above all, he loved his family and friends.

 

He is survived by

Son: Collin Miller Murray Mathews of Center

 

Daughter: Taighen Michelle Mathews of Center

 

Wife: Kelli Eileen Mathews of Center

 

Sisters:

Victoria Mary Mathews Henly and husband, John Frank, of San Augustine

Cecelia Monette Mathews Grafke and husband, Ernest Reed, of Kansas City, Kansas

Mary Jean Mathews Weaver and husband, Mark, of Woodland Park, Colorado

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: Victor Murray Mathews and Wava Claire Votrout Mathews

 

Memorial donations can be made in Mr. Mathews name to a church of your choice or Children’s Advocacy Center in Center.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com