Mr. Jimmy Ray Mathews, age 69, a resident of Headland passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Hartford Healthcare.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Shady Grove Congregational Holiness Church with Sister Judy Dyson and Sister Jennifer Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 1:45 pm at the church prior to services.
Mr. Jimmy was born on May 29, 1956 to Louie and Merline Mercer Mathews. He was a funny and outspoken individual who brought laughter and joy to those around him. Mr. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends and family, and had a deep love for good food. He could never turn down a snack or a full meal. He was a member of Shady Grove Congregational Holiness Church, where he found fellowship and faith. Saturdays in the fall, you could find him cheering on his beloved Auburn Tigers. “War Eagle!”
Mr. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bill Mathews; sister, Sara Deese; mother-in-law, Lois Doerine Shelley; and his grandparents.
Survivors include his wife, Brandi Mathews; sister, Mary Brantley (Max), sisters-in-law, Tammy Carter, Samantha Bragan; father-in-law, William Shelley; several nieces and nephews; dear friends, Anthony and Heaven Martin; his very special K9 companion, Rose.
Glover Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com
