MATHIS, Jr., Evan Evan Thomas Mathis, Jr., age 88, passed away on Dec. 20, 2014, in Atlanta, GA. Born in Americus, GA, on Dec. 23, 1925, to Lois McMath and Evan Thomas Mathis, he graduated from Americus High School prior to his appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy. A class of 1947 USNA graduate, he served with the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean fleets. He also served as a Lighter-than-Air Officer (blimp pilot). In 1950, on St. Simons Island, GA, he met and married Nell McGehee Moreen of Macon, GA. After flight training in Pensacola, FL, he qualified as a carrier pilot. He resigned his commission in 1954. He joined Marble Products Co. and was named President in 1962, in Atlanta. He later became a commercial real estate broker in Atlanta, then became President of Concrete Products Co. after returning to St. Simons in 1975. He later worked as a self-employed commercial real estate broker, becoming a Life Member of the Glynn County Board of Realtors Million Dollar Club. He was involved in many business and social organizations, including the National Terrazzo & Mosaic Assn., Metalux Corp., Atlanta Freight Bureau, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Assn., Young Presidents' Organization, Capital City Club, Piedmont Driving Club, Atlanta Downtown Kiwanis Club, Gyro Club, and Sea Island Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank of Americus and C&S National Bank, Atlanta. He was Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Pace Academy. He was a former member of Peachtree Road Methodist Church (Atlanta) and current member of Christ Church, Frederica, Episcopal (St. Simons). He and his wife moved back to Atlanta in 2007. Mr. Mathis loved woodworking, flying airplanes, playing the harmonica, and spending time with his family at their farm in Talking Rock, their cottage on Little Cumberland Island, and their marshside home on St. Simons. He was a truly knowledgeable, entertaining, and jolly man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 64 years; daughters Lane (Robert) Arnold of CO; Nell (Ralph) Black of Atlanta; Carol (Bill) Cartus of Atlanta; sister Lane (Julian) Price of Albany; grandchildren Jeremy (Christina) Ware, Nathan (Erin) Ware, Susannah (Jacob) Eastham, Nellie Black, Carmen and Madison Groom, great-grands Jonathan and Sophie Ware, and numerous kinfolk. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Lois (Walter) Kress. Graveside service will be Tues., Dec. 23, 2014, at 1:00 PM at Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta. A memorial service and reception will follow on Tues., at 4:00 PM at H.M. Patterson Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd., Sandy Springs, GA 30328 with Dr. G. Gil Watson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Historic Oakland Foundation, 248 Oakland Ave., SE, Atlanta 30312, or to Pace Academy, 966 W. Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, 30327.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Dec. 21 to Dec. 22, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Evan MATHIS

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10 Entries

December 23, 2014

Nell, Rip and Nellie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. Our best to your sweet mom.
Love,
Anne, Mike, Eli and Maggie Brewer
Lynchburg, VA

December 22, 2014

Dear Nell:

Jane and I send condolences for your loss. Evan
was aways very kind and welcoming to us. The term gentleman is often overused, but not in Evan's case. He was a true gentleman.

Best,
Jane & Michael Fleetwood
Little Cumberland Island, GA

Zaida Harris

December 22, 2014

I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family. I always loved my chats with Evan and Nell at the Sea Island beach club. Evan was such an inspiration to me in my Real Estate career. The fact that we shared a birthday was also fun! I know you all will miss him, as will many! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

Rev 21:3&4 G. Johnson

December 22, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

carol ann bufkin

December 22, 2014

Much love to the Mathis family. Evan taught my sister in Sunday School in Atlanta. Then, I met him and Nell again when we all relocated to St. Simons. He was a loved man by all who met him.

December 22, 2014

Dear Nell, Lane, Nell, and Carol, Your aunt Lane told us about Evan and we are thinking about you. I remember your family's visits and the airplane rides with Evan! We won't make it to the service because of grandchildren Christmas commitments, but will make a donation to the Oakland Foundation in his honor.
Bill & Patsy McMath, Albany, Ga.

December 21, 2014

Nell, am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was always one of my favorite people. When he saw you and said "Hello", you always had a brighter day. My heart goes out to you, your Mom and all of your sweet family. God will get you through this with His love. Sending love and hugs! Valee Sewell Penn

December 21, 2014

Nell, Carol, and Lane,
Of course the entire Texas McGehee contingent is so sad that Evan has passed on. We are all praying that your faith as well as your love and wonderful memories of Evan will comfort you in the days ahead as you go forward without him beside you.
We love you all. Graham

December 21, 2014

Lane, I was sorry to learn the news of your Dad. Met him only a few times, but he was always extremely nice to me. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Bubba Cooper

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