It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Mathews (Baldwin, Louisiana), who passed away on December 4, 2018, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his siblings, Shederick Sam of Franklin, LA, Alfred Sam (Ursula) of Sorrel, LA, Wallace Sam (Lois) of Houston, TX, Edward Delaune (Shirley) of Jeanerette, LA, Alva Mae Burrell of Franklin, LA., Phyllis Mitchell (Troy) of Franklin, LA., Consuela Jones (Paul) of Franklin, LA., Madeline Edwards (Arthur) of Franklin, LA., Pamela Castille of Franklin, LA. and Thelma Sam of Franklin, LA.; and his parents, Dalton Sam, Sr. and Opheila Sam.

He is survived by : his wife Carolyn Madison Mathews; his children, John D. Mathews, Jr. (Twana) of Hampton, VA, Anetta Lockett (John) of Baldwin, LA, Paula Mathews (Murray) of Lafayette, LA and Priscilla McCoy (Stephen) of Ardmore, AL; his grandchildren, Jaylon, Phaedra, Brittney Lockett, Stephen, Sierra McCoy, Jarius Carson, Keyanna Hawkins, Kacie, D'Vantell and Tamera Mathews; his great grandchildren, Jarius, Jr., Joseph and Jasmine Carson; and his godchildren, Todras Sam and Adrienne Sam.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
MK Dixon Funeral Home