John William Mathes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John William Mathes (Alva, Oklahoma), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 22, 2026 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid John William farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John William is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles William and Beulah Frances Mathes (Rhodes); his wife Grace; and his siblings, Marion Mathes, Louise Ann and Judy Marie.
He is survived by: his children, Thomas Mathes of Carmen and Mandy Clayton (Oran) of Waynoka; and his granddaughter Abbigail Clayton of Waynoka. He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Woods County Senior Citizen's Center or a college fund that is being set up for Thomas' college education.
