James Simpson Mathews Obituary
The world bids farewell to James Simpson Mathews (Norfolk, Virginia), born in Suffolk, Virginia, departing on November 18, 2025 at the age of 84. James Simpson leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Helen Simpson Mathews and Seth Waters Mathews; his sister Isabel Mathews Boze; and his nephew Fred Boze. He is survived by: his wife Melissa Kinsey Mathews; his children, Ann Helen Mathews (John Driscoll), Melissa Wilson Mathews and James Simpson Mathews, Jr. (Jimmy); his grandchildren, Wilson Krishnamoorthy Mathews, Seth Krishnamoorthy Mathews and Harriet Kinsey Driscoll; and his caregivers, Lashawnda Rawls, Sabrina Fulford, Dianna Blair and Westminster Canterbury. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to Randolph Macon College, UVA School of Law, or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
