James Edgar Mathis

James Edgar Mathis obituary, Forsyth, GA

James Edgar Mathis

James Mathis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Freeman Funeral Home - Forsyth on Mar. 18, 2026.
services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Freeman Funeral Home, 26 Brentwood Place, Forsyth, Georgia. Burial in Rest Haven Cemetery, 525 Hwy. 83 South, Forsyth, Georgia.

Public viewing will be Tuesday, March 17, 2026 from 2-6 PM. Keep the family in prayer.

James Edgar Mathis was born in Detroit Michigan on January 16, 1945 to the late Evelyn Mathis Mays and Hubert Buckner . He gained his wings on Thursday March12, 2026.

James worked for E.R. Snell Construction for 42 plus years. He was a dedicated and hard worker. Everyone that ever known him, knew he had a big heart and took care of many people besides just his family. He went above and beyond for people.

He is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Gloria Colbert and Evelyn Burch; one brother Willie Henry Mays; one grandchild Jamarion Johnson .

He leaves to cherish his memories a daughter Tatrabianne Davis and a son Brian Davis; two sisters Dorothy Brantley and Mary Walton ; two brothers Clouis Colbert and Kenny Colbert six grandkids Naasir Davis, Jasmine Mitchell, Jaiden Mitchell, Jada Mitchell, Amarion Johson, Marquis Davis; two very close stepdaughters Shonya Evans and Carolyn Evans; A very special devoted friend Lula Lewis; two god granddaughters Olympia High and Jimmiel High which he cared for deeply; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends

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