Larry E. Mathis

1946 - 2013

It is with great sorrow and grief that we announce the death of our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, Larry E. Mathis. He passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.

Larry was born August 2, 1946 to Inez and Robert Mathis. He graduated from Rutherford High School in the first graduating class of 1964; it was there he earned the nickname "The Toe" for his place kicking skills in football. After high school, Larry joined the U.S. Navy where he proudly served the country he loved so much.

After his military service, Larry was employed with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, from which he retired in 2001. He was currently working with Bay County in the Roads and Bridges department.

Larry loved his God, and dearly loved his family. He is preceded in death by his son, Justin Mathis; and father, Robert Mathis. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Frances; two sons, Jeremy and wife Katie, and Evan and fiancée Lindsey Clark; two grandchildren, Sarah and Jerrett Mathis; mother, Inez Mathis; brother, Bobby Mathis and wife Nancy; two sisters, Connie Cobb and husband Bruce, and Patty Nicholas and husband Brent; mother-in-law, Wilda Berry; sister-in-law, Deborah Norton and husband Gary; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a very special group of friends with whom he shared a special bond, Ronnie and Tot Johnson, Mike and Belinda Grainger. and Horace and Nina Pitts.

Larry enjoyed hunting, camping, and playing Bluegrass music. He touched many lives through is goodness and generosity to others.

He loved much and was much loved. He will be deeply missed.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Virgil Tillman and Rev. Don Hodges officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Warrior Beach Retreat at P.O. BOX 19555 Panama City Beach, Florida 32417. Those wishing to extend a word of condolence may do so at www.heritagefhllc.com.

Heritage Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
247 N. Tyndall Parkway
Panama City, Fla.
850-785-1316