Hugh Mathus
March 23, 1932 ~ April 20, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Hugh B. Mathus, 78, of Asheville, was carried home by the angels on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
A native of Madison Co., he was the son of the late Sallie Worley Mathus and Jack Mathis. He was preceded in death by his son, David Mathus, and brother, Loyd Mathis.
Mr. Mathus is survived by his wife, Patsy Austin Behm Mathus; daughter, Terry Mathus Haynes; and stepsons, Bobby and Kenny Behm; two sisters, Carrie Morgan and Agnes Gardin; two brothers, Ted and James Mathis; 10 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mr. Mathus will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. with the Revs. Phillip Hurst and Jim Odum officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Asheville Fire Department, Station #6, P.O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802.
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Sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Now he’s making music with the Angels in Heaven.
– Burdette Willis & Family (enjoyed making music with him)
Hugh will be missed by many…he’s making music in heaven, now! We love you, Patsy.
Amanda & Jim
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pat,
We are sorry for your loss. Hugh will be missed by many. We so enjoyed him at Pleasant Hill when we started coming. He made such an impression on us. If you need anything let us know.
We Love you,
The Owenby’s
John, Joanna, Jessica and Josie
So sorry to hear about Hugh.
Terri, I am so sorry to hear about your daddy! You and your family are in my prayers!! Love, Missy
So sorry to hear about Hugh.
Terry,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your Daddy I know how bad it hurts I still greive for Daddy I love you and if I can do anything let me know Love Gail
Pat & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, we will always remember his sweet smile, we used to meet with you guys at Mc’donalds on patton ave. with my uncle Wade, May God Bless You All, Love & Prayers,
The McCoy’s.
Patsy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our prayers.
Cheechee daughter Donna and family Tony and Tollie
Patsy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. In Hugh’s name I sent a donation to Station #6. Again you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Mathus family, we met Hugh when Hugh, Hank and Jim Ogle played music for us, he will be greatly missed.