It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of James "Pipe" Mathews. Born to the late Susie Mathews on March 30, 1934 and departing this life at Lynchburg General Hospital on April 27 ^th , 2020. James first married the late Laura Ruth Bowling to whom he is survived by four children Kenneth, Ernestine, Brenda, and Wendy.  He later married Debra Barbour-Matthews to whom they also share four surviving children Bruce, LaTasha (Tim), Lamont (Brandi), and Dekota.  He leaves two surviving sisters Eva Jackson and Mary Eubanks (Leroy).

He was proceeded in death by four brothers Mitchell Spinner (Linda), John Spinner (Patricia), Hubert Spinner and Layton Spinner.  He leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews, grandkids, and great grandkids.  James was a hard worker who enjoyed providing for his family and running his heavy equipment at Boxley Aggregates to which he later retired from after many years of dedicated service. He was ready and willing to lend a helping hand to friends and family on any project when asked.  He was an avid listener of music and watching his beloved Washington Redskins on Sunday's.  Psalm 73: verse 26 "My flesh and my heart may fail but god is the strength of my heart and my portion forever" NIV Redskins on Sunday's.  He will be surely missed but never forgotten.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Forest Hill Burial Park May 1, 2020 with Rev. Sidney Dove, officiating.  Family and friends may view on Thursday from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.  Condolences may be sent to www.Davis-Turner.com.  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.