Robert Lee Mathews

April 28, 1956 - September 9, 2009

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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Saturday 9/12, 2:00 pm

Robert Lee "Bob" Mathews was born April 28, 1956, in Shattuck Oklahoma, to JD and Mary Mathews. His dad worked for an oil field service company and Bob followed him into the business after graduating Woodward high school in 1974. He met and married Charlotte Jean Carson while attending college at Southwestern Oklahoma State University on April 7, 1978. He graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in the spring of 1979. He worked as a driver for a drilling mud company his last year and a half of college. When he applied for jobs with his brand new degree he found out he made a lot more money in the oil patch than anywhere else. He went to work for an upstart company as an Engineer in training in Farmington, NM and transferred to Casper, WY as a field engineer a little over a year later where their first daughter was born. He transferred in 1982 to Williston, ND less than a year later as district engineer. For four and a half years they froze each winter and dreamed of warmer places but the family prospered and two more daughters were born. They transferred in 1986 to Vernal, Utah where Bob was a district manager. They loved the mountains and lived seven years until his company was bought and they transferred again in 1993 to Clinton-Weatherford, Oklahoma, where his career and marriage had started. They transferred for the final time to Midland, Texas in 1994. Bob finished his career as division sales manager at Key Energy in 2009 when complications from ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease finally caught up with him after being diagnosed with the disease in 2006. Bob enjoyed golf, hunting, fishing, sporting clay shooting, traveling, spending a lot of time with his granddaughter and laughing with his friends. He is preceded in death by his father JD and is survived by his wife Charlotte Jean (Motor Mouth) Mathews, mother Mary Mathews, daughter Brandie Noelle Gillette, daughter Brigette Lyn (Beja) Thoma, granddaughter Elexa Dakota (Boo) Gillette all of Midland, Texas, daughter Jessica Dawn (Baby J) Dorchak of Carrollton, Texas, brother Dennis Mathews of Montgomery, Texas, three son-in-laws, Robert, Chris, Matt and many, many good friends. He was a member of Fannin Terrace Baptist Church and a believer in Jesus Christ. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2009, at Fannin Terrace Baptist Church, with Dr. Doug Lamb, officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Midland or Auguie's Quest at MDA. Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com,

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Saturday 9/12, 2:00 pm

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Mathews Family, Although it has been many years since I have seen or spoken with the family, I think of you all often and wanted to send my deepest condolences to each and everyone of you. You all have a very special place in my heart and I am so sorry that you lost someone so dear, so soon. Bob was the "Gentle Giant" of the family and he will be missed by many. I don't believe he ever met a stranger and I know he touched the lives of all that he came in contact with. I think of you all often and hope that God blesses each of you during this difficult time. Darla

Such an awesome laugh! Our day was made when having a good laugh with Mr. Mathews (sometimes at Charlie's expense) We are privileged to have known and helped care for Bob. The twinkle in his eyes and his ever present smile will be with us for ever.

Bob, how can I ever forget the skeet shooting for my brother John's 40th bday. Here I was thinking I was finally good at something, and the whole time you were behind me shooting perfectly. We miss you and know that you are with our Lord and Savior. Charlie, if tthere is anything we can do, just ask. Our love and prayers are with you and your family. Wanda

I met Bob when Western merged with BJ. We started out as fellow employees and ended up friends. After Bob left BJ and went to Key we saw each other often because we officed in the same building. It was always a pleasure to stop and talk to Bob. No matter how bad your day was going Bob always lifted your spirits. Condolences to the family, may God bless you.

I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Mathews family . Bob and I had one wonderful long conversation after he called to let me know his father J D had told him he had a cousin ( ? ) in Midland ( me ). We had numerous mutual friends all of whom told me what a great guy Bob was . I think my mother Darlene Mathews Wommack and J D were first cousins . I never knew my grandfather Faye Mathews but knew Aunt Fern Cooper . I bet the father of J D was a sibling and would love to confirm this and to know his name . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Tripp Wommack

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Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Our prayers are with you. Kathy

We are praying for you, Charlie, that God will wrap his arms of love around you and your family through this very difficult time in your life. Bob was such a wonderful vibrant person and will be greatly missed.

Bob was a wonderful person with a heart and personality that was such a joy to be around. His quick humor and contagious laugh made everyone at ease around him. It was an honor to know him. May God bless you with His peace during this time.

This is so sad, a man with such a zest for life. I know the Lord has eased the pain and personal turmoil, but his friends will truley miss him. He was such a pleasure to work with at American Energy. God Bless you Charlie and girls. We will be making a donation to Auguie's Quest in Bob's honor. Love and Prayers, Linda

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