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Leon Mathis Obituary

Leon Mathis, Jr. -WOODSTOCK - Leon Mathis, Jr., 51, passed away on Friday, May 18th at Wesley Woods Hospice Center in Atlanta. Graveside services will be held at 2P.M. on Sunday, May 20th in Oaklawn Cemetery in Fort Valley. Rev. Clay Snyder, Union Grove Baptist Church, McDonough will be officiating. -Mr. Mathis grew up in Fort Valley and was a former member of the Fort Valley United Methodist Church. He was very active in the 4-H and graduated from Peach County High School in 1973. He attended the University of Georgia. He has lived in the Atlanta area for the last several years. He was the founder and president of Transplant Success, an organization that helps individuals who are transplant recipients. Leon had received a liver transplant five years ago at Emory Hospital. -Mr. Mathis was predeceased by his mother, Frances Patterson Mathis, father, Lee Mathis, uncle, E.C. Patterson, Jr. (Nancy), and grandparents, E.C. and Pauline Patterson. -He is survived by his aunt, Sara P. Ferguson (Walter) of Morrow, GA; uncles, David Patterson (Rosa) of Laurinburg, NC; Carroll Patterson (Ellen) of Mooresville, NC; and Earl Patterson (Billie) of Fort Valley; plus many loving cousins. -In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Peach County Relay for Life, c/o CB&T, 302 Vineville Street, Fort Valley, GA 31030. -Rooks Funeral Home in Fort Valley has charge of arrangements. Leon Mathis, Jr.

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Published by The Telegraph from May 19 to May 20, 2007.

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Larry Bush

May 29, 2007

To the family, Leon was a special friend when he lived in Macon. I haven't spoken with Leon in years. At the funeral, when the pastor spoke of Leon & his earnestness, quiet strength, his sincerity, & his humility, it immediately brought back many confirming memories of Leon. He was a vital member of the Tabernacle "Singles Rising to Shine" class.
Our prayers are with you, Larry & Jennie Bush

Brenda Sapp Smith

May 21, 2007

To the family of Leon Mathis:
I remember Mr. Leon from my childhood. He was always very kind and loving to us. We lived right across the street from him on Forsyth St. He would play softball with us when he wasn’t working. I know he will truly be missed by all.

Lee Gardner

May 21, 2007

Leon was a good friend and I know he is now with his best friend-Jesus. I was not able to talk with him the last few days but the last time I did, he was still upbeat and encouraging. No matter what happened, Leon trusted God to be in charge. I believe God is honoring him for His faith.

If his family would like them, I will have copies made of some pictures I have of him on vacations and send them.

Lee Gardner

tamara barfield

May 20, 2007

Leon was our friend at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Macon during the 80's.
A special memory of Leon occurred at our wedding. He surprised everyone (including us) with a specially decorated pink vehicle and whisked s off "into the sunset" after our ceremony.
He was a creative and fun-loving member of our Christian singles group. We are so sorry to hear of his illness and suffering of recent days.
Tamara and Dewayne Barfield

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