Richard John Mathews

Richard John Mathews, devoted husband, father, and son passed away on January 4th, 2020 in Arlington Texas. He was born in November 1957 in Newbury England to Ann Mathews and the late Elmer “Matt” Mathews. Richard is survived by his loving wife Laura, sons Bradley and Ryan, brother Scott, and his mother Ann. Richard graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earned his JD at Drake Law School in Des Moines, and earned his LLM in labor and employment law at Wayne State University Law School in Detroit. During his career Richard worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, was General Counsel for the Boy Scouts of America, and was Director of Safe Environment for the Diocese of Fort Worth. Richard showed his commitment to serving others throughout his life, working with Human Life International, the Bella House, as well as countless other groups and organizations. Richard will be greatly missed by his many loving family members, friends, colleagues, and his beloved cat Grace. Visitation is Monday, January 13th, 2020 from 6-9pm with a 7pm rosary at Wade Family Funeral Home, 440 West Pioneer Parkway Funeral mass to be held at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church at 11:00am Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 1200 South Davis Dr., Arlington TX Memorials may be made to Human Life International, The Bella House or a charity of one's choice.