Kenneth Mearl Mathis

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Kenneth Mathis Obituary

MATHIS, Kenneth Mearl Age 64, 0f Cedar Park, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1956, in Dallas, Texas, to parents, Kenneth Merl Grimes and Claudia Grimes. Kenny proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was also proud to be a Firefighter with the Austin Fire Department. Kenny was preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Grimes; father, Kenneth Merl Grimes; and father-in-law, Robert Benson. He is survived by his wife, Gaila Mathis; son, Monte Mathis; daughter, Heather Barney and husband John; grandchildren, Leora, Allison, Morgan, Rhea, John Robert and Hazel Barney; sister, Laura Rodger and husband Bill; stepbrothers, Mike Solis, Dean Mathis and wife Sandy; stepsisters, Danny Weaver and husband Jimmy and Terri Frias and husband Santiago; mother-in-law, Imogene Benson; sister-in-law, Darlene Milliron and husband Henry; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews. To AFD men and women who knew, worked, and shared their lives with Kenny he was honored and proud to do so. His goal was always to make sure you made it home to your loved ones. A sincere and loving thank you to Dr. Bhatt, Laura, Jill and Donna for your compassionate care for Kenny thru these last years. To Cedar Park EMS, Fire Department and Cedar Park Regional Hospital Staff Thank you for your guidance thru my husbands' last journey. Dr. Niak and Dr. Babar your words of compassion touched my heart and gave me strength. DeRon, Mel, Leah, Whitney and everyone I had contact with or cared directly for my husband you are my heroes. Pray for all these front-line caregivers. Please make contributions in memory of Kenneth Mathis to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Fund.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Jan. 26, 2021.

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Steven Michael Flaherty

June 5, 2021

I am so sorry Gaila. I just found out about Kenny. What a friend, brother and inspiration he was to me and all of the old gang. I grew up with him but he truly grew up while the rest of us languished in childhood. Never forgotten always loved... Bro, until our next party, wait for me ! Steve Flaherty

Steve Hinojosa

January 27, 2021

I started my career working with Kenny at Station 6 on Truck 6 will always remember his great attitude and always had that smile! Will miss you brother Kenny, God bless you & your family!

Steve Hinojosa

Steve Hinojosa

January 27, 2021

I started my career working with Kenny at Station 6 on Truck 6, will always remember his great attitude and always had a smile, will miss him!
God bless Kenny & his family!

Steve Hinojosa

David Thrush

January 27, 2021

Kenny and I worked together at 8 and 34. He always made me smile. Thanks Kenny! God bless your family during this difficult time. See you in heaven Brother

Rich (Dewy) Brock

January 27, 2021

If the orders had Kenny coming to Station 38 to be in charge, I knew it was going to be a good shift. The man knew how to take care of business while keeping things relaxed and fun. I remember laughing a lot when Kenny was around. He actually had me in tears on more than one occasion from laughing so hard. I regret that I never spent any time with Kenny off duty. He will be missed, and fondly remembered.

Joel Stearns

January 27, 2021

I had the good fortune of starting as a rookie and working with Kenny at station 6. Kenny’s great attitude and quick wit assured every shift brought laughter or a smile.
My deepest condolences to Kenny’s family.

Greg Nye

January 27, 2021

So sorry you have left us Kenny. We met each other early in our careers at AFD. You were serious about your job, but never seemed to get riled about anything else. The world lost a man of good cheer and infectious smile. God bless you and your family.

Patrick Sheehy

January 26, 2021

Kenny was just an acquaintance who I met years ago. My friend John had a party for his wife Nancy when she “made” it into the AFD. I’m an art guy who Kenny asked what I did for fire suppression in my studio, I said I used a hose. He said if you give me 20 push-ups I’ll give you an extinguisher! I did and 24hrs later I had the extinguisher. 2 years later my house caught fire and I put it out and saved my artwork thank you Kenny! Sorry station 6 who showed up but Kenny prevailed!

Kenneth Cox

January 26, 2021

What a wonderful person, Kenny was one of a kind. He could always make you smile, the Angels in heaven are in for a treat. He was a fireman's fireman!

Kevin Brooks

January 26, 2021

I only got to work with Kenny for a short time at AFR and then briefly in battalion 1. I always enjoyed my conversations with him and the smile that was always on his face. Becky and I enjoy his recipe for cheese soup often and I still have the original email I printed off when he sent it to me. See you on the top floor!

Travis Boring

January 26, 2021

To Kenny and his family i send my prayer for your loss. When Kenny came as a rookie to station 6 he got the nick name special k and he was. So sorry for your loss.

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