Larry Wayne Mathis

1953 - 2021

Larry Wayne Mathis

Nov. 26, 1953 - March 28, 2021

MACKINAW - Larry Wayne Mathis, age 67 years, 4 months and 2 days, passed away at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 28, 2021 at his home.

He was born November 26, 1953 in London, KY and was the seventh son of Willie David and Mabel (Partin) Mathis. His parents preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by one son, Larry Jason Mathis and three brothers: Lyndon Mathis, Bobby Mathis and Darrell Mathis.

Surviving are the love of his life and fiancee, Tamrin Downing of Mackinaw; one daughter, Tara Mathis of Bloomington; one son, Joshua Mathis of Mackinaw; one bonus son, Levi (Jenny) Smith of Pekin; three grandgirls: Abigail Mathis, Addison Smith and Stevie Leigh Mathis Kiper; four brothers: Raymond (Pauline) Mathis of Jackson County, KY, Vernon (Lois) Mathis of Lexington, KY, Howard (Rita) Mathis of White Springs, FL and Mike (Becky) Mathis of Morton and three sisters: Pauline Vaughn of Macon, GA, Carol Bill of London, KY and Joyce Blue of Fleming Island, FL.

Larry was a member of Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 197 in Bloomington, where he worked out of for more than 45 years. He enjoyed traveling and working all over the United States and also had taught classes to the apprentices. He also served on the Electoral Board for the union for many years.

Spending time with his grandgirls was first and foremost. Larry loved his 50th anniversary "arrest me red" Corvette and spent many hours traveling in it exploring with Tamrin. He also enjoyed golfing with his brothers and friends, fishing, especially with Jim and Terry, talking politics, and all sports.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date with burial in Mathis Cemetery in Jackson County, KY at a later date.

Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell County Children's Advocacy Center, 341 Buena Vista, Pekin, IL 61554 or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.

In closing, Larry Wayne would want everyone to take five minutes of their time to appreciate their loved ones.

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