Norman Mathis

Norman Ray Mathis, Sr., age 90, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Pasadena, Texas. He was born December 18, 1926 in Waller, Texas to Cullen and Vera Mathis.

Norman was raised in Waller. After he graduated high school Norman enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country proudly. Norman later met the love of his life, Marguerite Helen Conway, whom he married on November 26, 1947. Norman and Marguerite had three children, Norman Jr., Kay and Glenn. Norman worked for Layne Texas Company until they were sold in 1989. He then went to work for Carroll Childers where he was president of the Carroll Childers Credit Union until he retired in 2010. Norman loved to work in his yard and take care of his plants when he was not working. He and Marguerite taught fourth grade Sunday School for over 40 years at Park Place Baptist Church. In his spare time Norman loved to collect antique glass. Norman and Marguerite shared 69 years together before she passed in January 2017.

Norman is preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite Helen Mathis; his grandparents, Grandpa and Grandma Mathis; his parents, Cullen and Vera Mathis; sister, Emily; son, Norman Jr; great-grandson Christian Tyler Powell. He is survived by a daughter and son-in law, Kay and Johnny Musgrove of Deer Park, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Lysa Mathis of Hankamer, Texas; grand-children, Tammie Mathis of Daingerfield, Texas; Phillip Mathis and wife Kara of Telephone, Texas; Julie Powell and husband Eddy of Deer Park; Michael Musgrove and wife Meagan of Deer Park; Jennifer Mathis of Winnie, Texas; Candice Mathis of Baytown, Texas; Meghann Saylor and husband Chris of Mount Belview, Texas; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Monday, August 21, 2017, and the funeral service will be at 10:00am Tuesday, August 22, 2017, both held at Niday-Fairmont Funeral Home in Pasadena. Burial will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster.