Charlotte, North Carolina
Dr. Emmett Carlysle Mathews Jr.
1941 — 2025
Dr. Emmett Carlysle Mathews Jr., a dedicated cardiologist, Navy veteran, and loving and proud father and grandfather, passed away on April 3rd, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. During his 83 years of life, Dr. Mathews served with dignity, healed with care and compassion, and lived with purpose. Dr. Mathews is survived by his son, Richard Hunt Mathews (Ellie), his daughter, Susan Slate Mathews-Duvall (Roger), his brother, David Hodnett Mathews, Sr. (Brenda), four grandchildren, and many other loving family members and close friends who will carry his memory forward with pride and gratitude. Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Mathews embodied a lifelong commitment to service. Dr....