Timothy C. Mathis Sr.

Timothy C. Mathis, Sr., 70, of Hartford, husband of the late Janie (Hodge) Mathis, passed away suddenly, Thursday, July 29, 2021. Born in Dawson, GA, son of the late George and Ruby (Ward) Mathis, he was raised in GA and moved to Hartford where he graduated from Weaver High School. He spent his working career as a machinist at Peter Paul Electronics for 39 years retiring in 2017. A vital and active member of New Antioch Baptist Church, Hartford, he served as a Deacon, member of the Finance and various church committees. He also drove the church bus and helped his church in any way he could. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing and sports, especially the Boston Celtics, Dallas Cowboys, and the New York Yankees. He leaves his son Timothy C. Mathis, Jr and his wife Beatrice of Windsor and his daughter Tanisha L. Anderson and her husband Aaron of Inkster, MI; grandchildren Morgan Mathis, Teairah and Aaron Anderson, Jr., and a grandson to be born in January. He also leaves his siblings Ora Lee Knighton, Barbara Jones, Yvonne Kirkland, Mercer, Lucious, and Lloyd Mathis, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a son Travis, and sisters Gladys, Mattie, and Bonnie. His family will receive friends Monday, August 9, 2021, from 10 to 11 am followed by a Funeral Service at 11 AM at New Antioch Baptist Church, 161 Nelson Street, Hartford. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, Windsor. Contributions may be made to his church, New Antioch Baptist Church in his memory. The Carmon Windsor Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements. For directions or condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.