
Mathew proudly served in the United States Air Force, and after his service, he worked for Boeing. He later worked in sales at B Truck and Trailer. He was married to Donna Cockrum in 1981, and they shared 44 wonderful years together. He was of the Baptist faith and had a passion for UFC, NASCAR, and the Dallas Cowboys.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mathew is survived by his loving wife, Donna Chadwick of Malta, Texas; two daughters, Kristen Shelton and her husband Brett of Malta, Texas, and Kaitlynn Brewer of Texarkana, Texas; one sister, Sherry Anderson of Atlanta, Texas; two brothers, Timothy Chadwick of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Anthony Chadwick of De Kalb, Texas; three grandchildren, Braley Shelton, Rielynn Brewer, and Reed Mathew Shelton; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas, with Brother Steve Minter officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 22, 2025, at Bates Family Funeral Home in De Kalb, Texas.
Online registration is available at www.batesfamilyfuneralhome. com.