More detail on this person: William Rowe Mathes William Rowe Mathes Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, October 27, 2009 VIRGINIA BEACH - William "Bill" Rowe Mathes passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2009. Born Jan. 29, 1927, in Greeneville, Tenn., Bill was predeceased by his wife, Becky Mathes, and is survived by his five children and their families, David W. Mathes, Nancy M. Newsom, Daniel R. Mathes, Sally A. Pepperman, and Katie M. Mathes; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Bill retired as a lieutenant colonel after 21 years in the U.S. Army where he was a decorated pilot and instructor, in addition to being a veteran of World War II, Korean and Vietnam wars. Military honors will be conducted privately in Tennessee. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Heartland Foundation (Hospice) in Virginia Beach. Cremation Society of Virginia is assisting the family.
Burial information: Andrew Johnson Memorial Cemetery, Greeneville, TN
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