Jay Mathews

Jay O'Neal Mathews, of Grayling, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, June 15, 2014. He was born on June 7, 1948 to Joye (Wells) Mathews in Grayling, MI. He attended school in both Roscommon and Grayling. Jay retired from Weyerhauser Company and owned J & G Enterprises. He served in the United States Navy from 1967 until 1971. Jay loved riding his Harley, hunting, canoeing, and spending time with his twin grandsons. Jay is survived by his daughters; LeAnna (Andy) Sheipe and Marcy Mathews all of Augusta, MI; twin grandsons, Michael and Stanton Sheipe; granddaughter Hannah Sheipe; brother, Mike (Pam) Mathews of Six Lakes, MI; sister, Mary Mathews Raymond of Portage, MI; nephew, Neal (Mandy) Raymond of Omaha, NB and niece JoAnna (Maurice) Hudson of Portage, MI. He was preceded in death by his mother and three siblings. Memorial Services to celebrate Jay's life with be announced at a later date. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home, Battle Creek. www.shawfuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jay Mathews, please visit our flower store.