Bishop CT Mathews

The Bishop CT Mathews received his Reward on November 14, 2016 while visiting his home state of Louisiana. CT was born in the cotton fields of Delhi, Louisiana to the late Lula B (Plunkette) Mathews and the late Lonzy Mathews on August 3, 1943. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Juanita Williams, Christine Duckworth, Lonette Guice and Judy Butler and by his brothers, L C Mathews and John Macklon Mathews. He has left behind his sisters, Joan Hale and Sharon Kozak and his brothers, A J Mathews and Donnie Joe Mathews. He lived and worked for many years in Akron, OH and was retired from General Motors after 30 years of service. CT was also an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God. He served as the Associate Pastor of Brimfield Community Church for 23 years. He served as Pastor of the Kentucky Ave. Church of God in Akron, OH before planting Heritage Church of God in Brimfield, OH. In 2003 Pastor CT accepted the position of Senior Pastor of Hurricane Church of God / Tabernacle of Praise. He retired from Full-time Ministry in 2009 but continued to Advance the Kingdom daily with his Love, Grace and Compassion. His love of the Gospel compelled him to not only spread the Good News in America, but loved to share it in the other countries of Ecuador and Mexico. CT was married to Frances Ellen Frame (daughter of the Late Ira & Hazel Frame) on September 15, 1961. They just celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary among countless family and friends. His family was everything to him. He leaves behind his wife Fran; his daughter, Me’Chelle Garcia and her husband Miguel Garcia of Warren, OH; his son, Bishop Bryan Mathews and his wife Renee Mathews of Milton, WV and his daughter Crystal Mathews and her companion Michael Martyna of Ravenna, OH. He was welcomed to Heaven by his grandson, Travis Garcia. He left behind an amazing Heritage for his remaining grandchildren; Erika Lovejoy, Lee Lovejoy, Casey Garcia, Jordan Mathews & Destinee Mathews and for his great- grandchildren, Mason Medhurst and Teegan Anderson. The Life and Legacy of Bishop C T Mathews will be celebrated at 1:00 pm Saturday, November 19, 2016 at One Life Church, 318 Thompson Road, Culloden with Bishop Bryan Mathews, Bishop Wilburn Parsons and Bishop Richard Woodin presiding over services. There will also be calling hours from 6-8 pm Friday at the church. Bishop CT Mathews will be laid to rest at Forest Memorial in Milton, WV.

Bishop CT Mathews

August 3, 1943 - November 14, 2016