Thomas Mathis Rutherfordton, North Carolina Obituary

Thomas Mathis

Thomas William “Bill” Mathis, 84, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Jack and Maude Sisk Mathis, and the last of eleven children. Bill was a member of Second Baptist Church, a US Army Korean veteran, and retired from the maintenance department of Duke Energy. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Sandra Armstrong and husband Danny of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren, Morgan Armstrong, Matt Powell and Tori Powell; special friend, Marie Ingle; special caregiver Rita Agnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sims Mathis and son Mickey Powell. Memorial services will be held 11AM Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Second Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 191 Green Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
January 25, 1931 - April 5, 201501/25/193104/05/2015
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Thomas William “Bill” Mathis, 84, of Rutherfordton, died Sunday, April 5, 2015 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Jack and Maude Sisk Mathis, and the last of eleven children. Bill was a member of Second Baptist Church, a US Army Korean veteran, and retired from the maintenance department of Duke Energy. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Sandra Armstrong and husband Danny of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren, Morgan Armstrong, Matt Powell and Tori Powell; special friend, Marie Ingle; special caregiver Rita Agnell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Sims Mathis and son Mickey Powell. Memorial services will be held 11AM Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Second Baptist Church with Dr. Keith Stephenson officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church, 191 Green Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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Apr
09
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Thursday, April 09 2015
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Second Baptist Church
118 College Avenue
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
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09
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Thursday, April 09 2015
11:00 AM
Second Baptist Church
118 College Avenue
RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139
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