John T. Mathews, age 53, of Troy, passed away on November 13, 2012. John is survived by his wife, Sheila J. Mathews; three children, Stacy (Donnie) Surrett, Brian (Julie) Long and Lindsey (John) Jones; six grandchildren; four siblings, Mark Mathews, Donna (Ron) Day, Rhonda Mathews and Bobbie (Rhoda) Gilkerson; father, Richard Mathews; mother, Millie Gilkerson; and other family members and close friends. A visitation will be held on Friday November 16, 2012 from 5-8 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Rd. A funeral service will take place on Saturday November 17, 2012 at 10 am at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery.