Harold W. Mathes, 69, of Collinsville, IL, born March 11, 1942 in Decatur, IL died Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He loved to fish, hunt, read and watch all kind of sports. He was a retired supervisor for convenient food marts.

He is survived by his sons Stephen (Carrie) Mathes of Cassleberry, FL, Mark (Julia) Mathes of Stuart, FL and daughters Darla (Chris) Coit of Harrisontown, IL, Angelia (Ross) Kimbrell of Collinsville, IL and Sara Mathes. He is the beloved grandfather of Ryan Hosler, Cory Hosler, Kayla Hosler, Elizabeth Mathes, Quentin Kimbrell, Preston Kimbrell, K.D. Kimbrell, Christian Mathes, Kendra Mathes, Nick Mathes, Morgan Coit, Ashelii (Kyle) Amettis. Great grandfather to Lillian, Jarren and Alexia. Two brothers Larry Mathes of Stonington, IL and Kenny Mathes of Assumption, IL a sister Marjorie Mathes of Decatur, IL, andnumerous nieces and nephews.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret nee Crum Mathes, and two brothers William Mathes Jr and Ronald Mathes.

The family is having a private memorial service at a later date. You may send condolences to barrywilsonfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to Faith In Action, 222 Goethe Avenue, Collinsville, IL 62234.