Dr. Joseph Emory Mathias, age 86, lost his battle with stomach cancer on Monday, October 15, 2012 at his summer residence in Coles Pt., VA. He was born on April 25, 1926 in Clarksburg, West VA, to Joseph Michael and Minnie Shahan Mathias. He graduated with honors from the University of Richmond, and the Medical College of Virginia. Once he completed his urological residency, he moved his family to Lynchburg, VA where he practiced for over thirty years as a partner at Lynchburg Urological Associates, until his retirement.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and retired from the U.S.N.R. as a Lt. Commander after 25 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA, and a Freemason for 60 years, and a member of Westmoreland Lodge #212. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Virginia Grigg of Richmond, VA: 3 children, Joseph Emory Jr., (Betsy); Ivy Lynn Stennett, (Reggie); William Edward, (Denie); 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorotha Hartman. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Grigg, and a sister, Mary Kathryn Rector. The family will plan a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA where he will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the . The family would like to thank Hospice of VA in Tappahannock for the wonderful, loving care they provided. He was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated surgeon, and the greatest quail hunter that we have ever known. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com
Published in The News & Advance on October 19, 2012
He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and retired from the U.S.N.R. as a Lt. Commander after 25 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA, and a Freemason for 60 years, and a member of Westmoreland Lodge #212. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Virginia Grigg of Richmond, VA: 3 children, Joseph Emory Jr., (Betsy); Ivy Lynn Stennett, (Reggie); William Edward, (Denie); 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorotha Hartman. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Grigg, and a sister, Mary Kathryn Rector. The family will plan a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA where he will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the . The family would like to thank Hospice of VA in Tappahannock for the wonderful, loving care they provided. He was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated surgeon, and the greatest quail hunter that we have ever known. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com
Published in The News & Advance on October 19, 2012
Dr. Joseph Emory Mathias, age 86, lost his battle with stomach cancer on Monday, October 15, 2012 at his summer residence in Coles Pt., VA. He was born on April 25, 1926 in Clarksburg, West VA, to Joseph Michael and Minnie Shahan Mathias. He graduated with honors from the University of Richmond, and the Medical College of Virginia. Once he completed his urological residency, he moved his family to Lynchburg, VA where he practiced for over thirty years as a partner at Lynchburg Urological Associates, until his retirement.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and retired from the U.S.N.R. as a Lt. Commander after 25 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA, and a Freemason for 60 years, and a member of Westmoreland Lodge #212. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Virginia Grigg of Richmond, VA: 3 children, Joseph Emory Jr., (Betsy); Ivy Lynn Stennett, (Reggie); William Edward, (Denie); 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorotha Hartman. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Grigg, and a sister, Mary Kathryn Rector. The family will plan a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA where he will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the . The family would like to thank Hospice of VA in Tappahannock for the wonderful, loving care they provided. He was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated surgeon, and the greatest quail hunter that we have ever known. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com
Published in The News & Advance on October 19, 2012
He enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and retired from the U.S.N.R. as a Lt. Commander after 25 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA, and a Freemason for 60 years, and a member of Westmoreland Lodge #212. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mary Virginia Grigg of Richmond, VA: 3 children, Joseph Emory Jr., (Betsy); Ivy Lynn Stennett, (Reggie); William Edward, (Denie); 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dorotha Hartman. He was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Grigg, and a sister, Mary Kathryn Rector. The family will plan a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA where he will be laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the . The family would like to thank Hospice of VA in Tappahannock for the wonderful, loving care they provided. He was a devoted husband, loving father, dedicated surgeon, and the greatest quail hunter that we have ever known. Online remembrances may be made at jonesashfuneralhome.com
Published in The News & Advance on October 19, 2012
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