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Alfred Mathis Obituary
October 7, 1939 - December 29, 2024
Charlotte, North Carolina - Ray Mathis, 85, of Charlotte and West Palm Beach, FL, passed away on December 29, 2024. He was born on October 7, 1939 in Warsaw, NC, a son of the late Charles William and Minnie Gavin Mathis.
Ray was a private investor in real estate, mortgages and the stock market. He is best known in Charlotte as a successful attorney. He was a founding member of the Tower Club in Charlotte and was a member of Palm Beach Yacht Club. Ray was exceptionally proud of the monument erected in his honor on the Harper Campus of CPCC, the A. Ray Mathis Plaza.
He is survived by his daughter, Carole Bentley Ball of Charlotte and her children; Annie Pearl Ball, Eliot Gavin Ball, Caroline Calista Ball and Savannah Rae Ball; and Ray's first wife, Carolyn Chapman of Duncan, NC; nephew Dwight Hudson of Clinton, NC and niece Karen Hudson of Knoxville, TN.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Hudson and second wife, Carolyn Spry Mathis.
Services will be private at Ray's request.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Condolences may be offered and a complete obituary penned by Ray may be viewed at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com
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Jay Hinkle
June 15, 2025
Sorry for your loss Bentley Ill be praying for your family
David R. Caudle
January 16, 2025
I'm so saddened to hear about the passing of Ray. He was a good friend over so many years in Charlotte, and he would call me for lunch when he was up here in order to look over an investment project in Denver, NC. I always enjoyed his company and his laughter. He had a joyous life and was such a success story as an attorney and as an investor in his land projects. I will always remember him, miss him, and consider him one of my best friends in life. God Speed my ole friend. David Caudle
Jim Chesnutt
January 4, 2025
I knew Ray well when we were teens. He was one of the good guys from Warsaw and I from Turkey. It was always a treat to see him in Charlotte when I was there for business. He created a special during his career and with friends. France´s and David were friends in my home Church.
Jason Mathis
January 3, 2025
I grew up knowing him as Uncle Ray, ... Lost touch and reconnected with him several years ago ... RIP Uncle Ray ... I will miss our South Florida BBQ lunches.
Betsy Patton
January 2, 2025
Ray, excellent tribute to your life. What a unique idea to write your own pre-obit, maybe it will catch on. You have been a good friend for many years and I pray that your demise is not forthcoming! Thanks for always being there. Love, Betsy
Phyllis Miller
January 2, 2025
I met Ray in the late `60s through friends at work. He, wife Carolyn and daughter Bentley lived next to me later. I referred many clients to Ray to handle their mortgage loan closings. Many years later Ray met his second wife Carolyn at a party at my home. I considered him a friend for life. I always admired his success. He seemed the happiest after moving to West Palm Beach. Rest in peace my dear friend, you deserve it.
Sally
January 1, 2025
Hi Alfred- since it sounds like you are not dead yet I´d like you to know how much I enjoyed reading your obituary. Such an exciting life and so many adventures. If you live to read this pls do one more thing before you leave us... make sure Jesus is your savior. You will continue to "live" when you leave your earthly body and I hope to meet you in heaven one day.
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