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Floyd Donald Mathis

1938 - 2023

Floyd Donald Mathis obituary, 1938-2023

BORN

1938

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Coker Funeral Home

152 State Highway 148

Jacksboro, Texas

Floyd Mathis Obituary

Floyd Donald Mathis February 12, 1938 - October 23, 2023 Floyd Donald Mathis went to be with his Heavenly Father on Monday, October 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with cancer.

He was born on February 12, 1938, to Floyd Lee and Juanita (Bottoms) Mathis. Donald was raised in Jack County, Texas, and graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1956. He worked as an oilfield mechanic, farmer, and rancher for many years. He was also a 64-year member of the Fort Richardson Masonic Lodge and was a Past Master.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Juanita Mathis, and his brother, Rex Mathis.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his son Tim Mathis and wife Patricia; two granddaughters, Kalyn Qualls and husband Michael of Jacksboro, Texas, and Kassie Davis and husband Blake of Bellevue, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Carter, Emma, Kameron, and Blake; sister-in-law, Joan Mathis; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Live Oak Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers and food the family request donation to be made to

Concerned Citizens of Jack County

400 E. Pine Street

Jacksboro, Texas 76458

Or

Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association

P.O. Box 844

Jacksboro, Texas 76458

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Jacksboro Herald-Gazette from Oct. 24 to Nov. 7, 2023.

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Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Live Oak Baptist Church

1014 Wichita Avenue, Jacksboro, TX

Funeral services provided by:

Coker Funeral Home

152 State Highway 148, Jacksboro, TX 76458

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