Jeffrey Mathias

July 5, 1968 - January 17, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Mathias, 52, of Defiance, Ohio died Sunday, January 17th, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. He was born on a Friday, July 5, 1968 in Defiance, Ohio to James and Mary (Baldridge) Mathias. Jeff was a simple man who loved to entertain friends, sit by the campfire near the river and have a shot of fireball from time to time. He enjoyed helping others and would give you the shirt off his back. He was a free-spirited man that was known for his silly nicknames. He worked in construction for several roofing companies after he finished school. He is survived by his father, Jim Mathias; children, Juan, Jeffrey, and Sara Rocha; grandchildren, Jax, Jazlyn, and Braylin; and siblings, James, Tammy, Sherry, and his loving cat, Wolfakilly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; sister, Sue; and favorite dog, PawPaw. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 3-7 and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.