Grover Charles Mathews
June 21, 1944 ~ November 12, 2018
Resided in:
Talbott, TN
Grover Charles Mathews, 74, of Talbott, TN, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018.
A native of Jackson Co., NC, Grover was the son of the late Thadeous Duff and Elma Mathis Mathews. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lois Ann Conner Mathews; 2 brothers, Garret Mathews, Newylon Mathews, and 1 sister, Dimoteen Howard.
Mr. Mathews was a detective with the Asheville Police Department for 32 years. After retiring in 1998, he moved to Talbott, TN. Grover most enjoyed working on his property and helping his many neighbors. He was a songwriter, singer and could play multiple stringed instruments. He enjoyed life spent with family and friends. He was an active member of the FOP and a proud supporter of the Republican Party.
Surviving are his daughter, Connie Mathews McMinn and her husband Bobby of Leicester, NC; 2 adopted children, Brandon Mathews of NY and Lacey Mathews of Asheville, NC; 2 sisters, Mazie Bentley of Westwood, CA and Lydia Mathis of Sylva, NC; a brother, Clinton Mathews of Sylva, NC; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Pastor Earl Holden officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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I’m sad to hear Grover has pasted… I worked with him at the police department and had many laughs with him an still remember his voice an talk… I never knew we lived within a few miles of each other … … Rest well … Friend…
I am so sad to read this. Grover and I worked together for 7 years at the Asheville Police Department. He was a very good friend and so thoughtful.
We were talking one day and cooking came up in the conversation. I mentioned I had an element out in my oven so no baking was being done. He had asked me what type stove I had and a few days later he showed up with an element. That’s friendship and caring. I was so surprised and thankful. Had bills to pay and putting off buying one. I will be praying for all his family.
Prayers and sympathy. It has been many years since I have seen Grover but will always remember him. May God give the family strength and peace,
Sorry to hear of Grovers passing, worked with him when i was at APD and he was agood friend prayers are with the family
So sorry to hear of Grover’s passing. He was a good detective and solved many a crime for Asheville Police Dept. I lost track of Grover after he retired but remember how much he loved his Corvairs. Rest in peace my friend.
R.I.P. Grover. I learned many things from you about investigating and people in general. Thank you. Rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with his family. I worked with Grover at APD. He wiil be missed.
RIP…I remember Grover,when he did security at Skycity in Asheville back in the 70’s…you were always so nice to everyone..My Prayers are with the family..
Grover lived near me in Tenn. He would come by our home home in Tenn. often, especially during the summer. We would sit on the deck and talk about old times.
Grover was Always a Friend and Coworker, Knew him since 1972, Always got the Job done. Made a Lot of Hard Cases while in CID, Sadly We Say RIP Until we meet again in that House not made with Hands eternal in the Heavens.
Sorry to hear of Grover’s passing i worked with him while i was at APD he was good officer and a kind friend he will be missed prayers and condleances to his family
My sincere condolences to Grover’s family. I worked with him in the early 70’s when he was a patrolman, with the APD, and I was a Magistrate in Buncombe County. He was a model police officer and it was a pleasure serving the Asheville community with him. His courtesy and professionalism, as a law enforcement officer, was one of his strong traits and earned the resect of all that worked with him.
May God show his grace upon each of you during this time. I know he will be missed by many.
Today I say Goodbye to my father in law and my friend. Grover, you’ve had a tremendous impact on my life, and I feel blessed to have known you, even for just a short period. We’re shared many laughs, stories, and time together on the front porch in Tennessee. To say you will be missed, wouldnt even begin to convey how much I’m gonna miss seeing you. Rest High on that mountain.
Grover was a good friend to me. He was always supportive of me. From the first, when I was a rookie police officer, he would ‘back me up’ to keep me from getting hurt, and till the last; I always knew Grover had my back covered. I don’t think he was scared of anything. When Grover was a patrolman and he would back me up on a call, I knew everything would turn out alright. Later he became a detective, and he did that job well. He was one of the best. It was a job I couldn’t do. He said I taught him how to shoot. He talked to me often, even after I left the city. I will miss him.
I worked with Grover for many years at the Asheville Police Department. Grover was a great detective and took pride in every thing he did. He had a great sense of humor and always put his work at the forfront of everything he did. I am sorry to hear of his passing but even more sorry I could not make It to his services. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rest in peace my friend.
I worked with Grover on patrol and in investigations at APD. He was a hard worker who always did his best. After he moved to Tennessee, I woiild hear from him occasionally, but I lost contact with him a few years back. He was a good man and I was sorry to learn of his passing. Wishing peace and comfort for Grover’s family during this difficult time.