Donald Mathis

Donald Mathis obituary, Newport, TN

Donald Mathis

Donald Mathis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport on May 20, 2025.

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Donald Mathis, age 77 of Cosby, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.
He was a member of Holders Grove Church, he was also the owner and operator of Donald Mathis Plumbing Company.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Ruth Mathis; parents, Clarence and Zona Mae Mathis; sister, Iva Mathis; and brothers, Ronnie, Dan, J.C., Charles, Lawrence, and Dorsey.
He is survived by his son, Donnie Mathis; daughter, Robin (Jim Norris) Ledford; sister, Leta Mae Webb; grandchildren, Jacob Ledford, Daryl (Cody) Wilson, Jared (Cassidy Garrett) Ledford, D.J., Elijah, and Christian Mathis; great-grandchildren, Dakota Wilson, Stetson Wilson, Karter Ledford, and Parker Ledford; also several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-laws and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends 5 p.m. – 7p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025 at Manes Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leon Large and Rev. Kris Brady officiating. Burial will follow in the Mathis Family Cemetery.
Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements with Manes Funeral Home.

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Manes Funeral Home Inc. - Newport

363 East Main Street, Newport, TN 37821

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