Mr. Jeffrey Virgil Mathews ,59 of Nathalie, Virginia died Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born in the City of Lynchburg, Virginia on December 24, 1954. He was the son of the late Harry Bolds Mathews and the late Lucille Wright Mathews. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Millstone and served as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam Era. Mr. Jeffrey Virgil Mathews is survived by: His companion, Debbie F. Hughes of Nathalie His Step-Children whom he loved as his own: Michael Louis Hughes and wife Sarah of South Boston Stacy H. Morris and husband Earl of Nathalie Three Step-Grandchildren who were the "apple of his eye" Cody Wayne Morris Cassie Elaine Marie Morris Sidney Dale Marie Hughes Three Sisters Genelda Mayberry and husband Talmadge of Lynchburg, VA Jennifer Moorefield of Lynchburg, VA Brenda Jarvis and husband Barry of Lynchburg, VA One Brother Curtis Mathews of Lynchburg, VA A number of nieces and nephews ***Preceded in death by*** One brother-in-law, James Moorefield Funeral services will be held Monday, May 26, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Millstone with the Rev. Ron Rhew officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery with military rites The family will receive friends at the home in Nathalie, VA In lieu of flowers, please consider the North Halifax Vol. Fire and Rescue Dept. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerals.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592