Billy Ray Mathis, 87, passed away Sunday, April 03, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Mathis was born April 29, 1928 in Surry County to Sam and Nora Simmons Mathis. He was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. Mr. Mathis enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Mae Swaim Mathis; two brothers, Garland and Carl Mathis; and two sisters, Naomi Mathis and Veo Mathis. He is survived by two children, Otis (Henrietta) Mathis and Sylvia Mathis; four grandchildren, Marty Mathis, Sheri (Chris) Spicer, Jason (Misty) Moose, and Elisha Moose; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Misun “Sunny” Mathis; a special friend and neighbor, Brian Jessup; and his K-9 companion, Tiny.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:00PM at Swaims Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Mae Swaim Mathis; two brothers, Garland and Carl Mathis; and two sisters, Naomi Mathis and Veo Mathis. He is survived by two children, Otis (Henrietta) Mathis and Sylvia Mathis; four grandchildren, Marty Mathis, Sheri (Chris) Spicer, Jason (Misty) Moose, and Elisha Moose; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Misun “Sunny” Mathis; a special friend and neighbor, Brian Jessup; and his K-9 companion, Tiny.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:00PM at Swaims Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Billy Ray Mathis, 87, passed away Sunday, April 03, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Mathis was born April 29, 1928 in Surry County to Sam and Nora Simmons Mathis. He was a member of Swaims Baptist Church. Mr. Mathis enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Mae Swaim Mathis; two brothers, Garland and Carl Mathis; and two sisters, Naomi Mathis and Veo Mathis. He is survived by two children, Otis (Henrietta) Mathis and Sylvia Mathis; four grandchildren, Marty Mathis, Sheri (Chris) Spicer, Jason (Misty) Moose, and Elisha Moose; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Misun “Sunny” Mathis; a special friend and neighbor, Brian Jessup; and his K-9 companion, Tiny.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:00PM at Swaims Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Mathis was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Mae Swaim Mathis; two brothers, Garland and Carl Mathis; and two sisters, Naomi Mathis and Veo Mathis. He is survived by two children, Otis (Henrietta) Mathis and Sylvia Mathis; four grandchildren, Marty Mathis, Sheri (Chris) Spicer, Jason (Misty) Moose, and Elisha Moose; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; a daughter-in-law, Misun “Sunny” Mathis; a special friend and neighbor, Brian Jessup; and his K-9 companion, Tiny.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 2:00PM at Swaims Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Shelton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
