Jeffrey Todd Mathis
October 24, 1970 - January 16, 2021
Obituary
Jeffrey Todd Mathis, 50, gained his heavenly wings at his home in Havre de Grace on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Born October 24 in Chester, PA he was the son of the late Calvin and Bessie Mathis. He is survived by his stepmother, Diana Mathis of Wilmington, DE.
An avid New Orleans Saints fan, WHO DAT! Jeff was also a University of Michigan football and the Boston Red Socks fan. He was a member of the Chesapeake Jeep Club and the Yamaha Boat Club. He had been employed by Ahern Rentals Inc. until his passing.
He is survived by his fiancé, Michelle Preston; daughter, Kira Mathis and her partner Liz Reynaga of Elsmere, DE; step children Kayla Preston of Blacksburg, VA and Will Preston and girlfriend Gabby Miller, siblings Calvin Mathis, Jr, Kelly Mathis- Graves and Kathy Anderson and niece and nephew Lily and Shawn, loving Aunts, Uncles, cousins, Godmother, and his beloved best friend his dog Sage.
A visitation will be at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A. In Aberdeen, Maryland on Saturday, January 23 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Delaware SPCA, 455 Stanton Christiana Rd., Newark, DE 19713.
Events
Visitation
Sat Jan 23, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Sat Jan 23, 2021 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home • 333 S Parke St., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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Dorothy D Lowman
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Wow, we're do I start...my first time meeting Jeff was a good day..very friendly and joined right in with the girls. it was suppose to be a girls movie night, but at the last minute Michelle talked Jeff into joining us and I am so glad he did..his smile was so infectious...love ya and sure am you g to miss you
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Darla Druyor
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I am so lost for words, Jeff from the very 1st time you graced us all with your smile at movie night at Michelle’s There was something special about you that I myself and many others grew to love, You always had a smile on your face, Words of encouragement or a joke about how I’m the old one because we are three weeks apart in age, Thank You for loving Michelle and her kids the way you did, Thank you for just being one of the most amazing people I have ever had the honor to meet... We love you so very much and will miss you terribly, We will be watching as your Saints win this years Super bowl. Until we meet again, Keep smiling and sending your love from the heavens for Michelle & your baby girl. I love you my friend ♥️ “ The Old Women”
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Rebecca Moore
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Why are the good ones always taken too soon? Yes, you were definitely one of the good ones, most days, lol. It's still so surreal that you're actually gone and we'll never get to hear that laugh or see that infectious smile! Hearts all over are broken by your passing and we'll never quite understand why but what we do know is that God only chooses the best and he must have needed you more! You certainly were one of a kind and nobody will ever be able to replace our Black Jeff 😔 - love, Pocahontas and Fred
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Gail s. Black
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My sincere condolences to Jeff’s family and friends. Love, a fellow Saints fan.
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Michelle Preston
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Jeff brought so much into my life. He taught me about myself, life and most importantly taught me how to love. He was the most amazing guy and always gave his best. He would grab me and we would dance, he would sing and dance to me and wrote the best letters. Even if I knew you would leave me in the end I would still take the journey with you. Not the exact same thing but you get the point on how I feel about him.
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Sharon Zachry
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Although we didn’t get to hang out much, or knew each other long, Dyllon will always have the laughs of the night we hung out. You were so much fun and such a nice person to know. I’m so sorry we didn’t get to hang out much but will always remember our haunted house night. You will surely be missed.