Robert M. Mathias
August 25, 1934 - June 7, 2015
Robert M. Mathias, Jr., age 80, of Penns Grove, N.J., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Bob was born in Spartanburg, S.C. His family migrated to New Jersey around 1940, his father looking for work. He was an exempt member of Liberty Fire Company #1, Penns Grove and a former member of the Penns Grove Rescue Squad. He was a Charter Member of Calvary Baptist Church of Carneys Point, N.J. Bob was retired police officer with the DRPA, on the Benjamin Franklin and Commodore Barry Bridges, with 33 years of service. Bob was predeceased by his parents Robert M. and Ora (Guthrie) and sister Avanna Sumey. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Mary (nee Barber), sons Robert III and Michael W. Sr. Also survived by three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, June 11 in the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State Street, Penns Grove, N.J. from 9:30-11:00am followed by the service at 11am. Interment will follow at Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro, N.J. The Family suggests memorial contributions to Calvary Baptist Church, 300 Georgetown Rd, Carneys Point, N.J. 08069
Robert M. Mathias, Jr., age 80, of Penns Grove, N.J., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 7, 2015. Bob was born in Spartanburg, S.C. His family migrated to New Jersey around 1940, his father looking for work. He was an exempt member... View Obituary & Service Information
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