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The son of Hoyl and Thelma (Morrow) Mathis was born on April 28, 1944 in Hasty, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn Spalinger; and two brothers, William and Billy Mathis.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Mathis; two sons, Kevin and Kent Mathis; one daughter, Kristal Methvin; three stepchildren, Jackie Slusher, James and Jeff Nelson; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Leon Mathis; and one sister, Joyce Mathis.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.
Funeral service is Friday, August 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Northside Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Western Grove Cemetery under the direction of Coffman Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the Western Grove Cemetery Fund, PO Box 113, Western Grove, AR, 72685 or to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be left online at www.coffmanfh.com.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison
501 Old Bellefonte Road, Harrison, AR 72601
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