John Marshall Mathews Jr. of Carrollton, Texas passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 73.John was born on December 19, 1947 to Fay and John Mathews Sr. in Dallas, Texas. John graduated from North Dallas High School in 1966. He went on to pursue a degree in education from North Texas State, where he was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Upon graduation John began his teaching and coaching career with the Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD serving at both R.L. Turner High School and DeWitt Perry Middle School. Johns motivation to impact each and every student in the schools that he served lead him to earn his Masters degree in Administration in 1991 from Texas Womens University. He served as an Assistant Principal at both R.L. Turner and Creekview High Schools. After his time as an administrator John continued serving students and the CFBISD by running for the school board. John was elected to the school board in 2011 and was elected President in 2018. During his 51 years of service to CFBISD, Johns most treasured duty was being the Voice of Standridge Stadium. Everyone knew where to find Coach Mathews under theFriday NightLights or on Saturdays during track season. Outside of school, we can credit Mr. Mathews for training a majority of the drivers within the Carrollton Farmers Branch city limits. Drivers education was always a favorite way to still teach young minds outside of the school setting. Throughout his life, John pursued his passion for the passed away consistently by participating in the choir and holiday performances at First Baptist Church of Carrollton.John is survived by his wife of 38 years, Dina. Daughter Amy Sexton and her husband Marty of Leander, TX. Daughter, Julie Hovey and her husband Dave of Dallas. Son, Todd Frank and wife Abby of Parker, TX. Son, Rhett Mathews of Keller. Grandchildren, Kristen and Megan Kelly, Connor, Payton and Ashton Jane Frank, Davis and Travis Maddox, Reagan Hovey and Wyatt Mathews.Services will be heldSaturday, May 1stat the First Baptist Church at the Fields in Carrollton, Texas. An optional viewing will beginat 12:00 pmwith the funeral service immediately followingat 1:00 pm.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to Mazies Mission Rescue Clinic,2501 E. Hebron Parkway, Suite 200, Carrollton, Texas 75010.Please leave the family condolences and/or share memories.