Robert Daniel Mathis

Robert Mathis Obituary

Robert Mathis, "Bob," 70, died at home in Las Vegas, NV, May 7, 2014. He was born Feb. 29, 1944, in Logan, W.Va. Bob grew up in both Logan & Fort Laud. After high school, Bob served in the Army, then graduated from the W.Va. Inst. of Tech. in 1971, and had a long career as a mech. design engineer in the aerospace industry. Upon retirement, Bob returned to W.Va. to care for his beloved aunt, Calla, until she passed away, and then moved to Las Vegas in 1999. Bob was an avid skier, dancer and motorcycle enthusiast, and in his younger days was an accomplished skydiver with over 100 jumps. An extremely talented ballroom dancer, Bob choreographed many of his and his partner's dancing moves. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Mathis; his close older brother, Tom Mathis; and his dear cousin, Leslie. He is survived by his mother, Ann Sullivan Hickman (98); his younger brothers, Joe and Mike Hickman; and his partner of the last 12 years, Maralee "Lee" Orzech; as well as other family I've not yet been able to track down. Burial will be private. Any family and friends who would like further info, please send emails to [email protected] or write Lee Orzech, 4012 S. Rainbow Blvd. #K476, Las Vegas, NV 89103.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Mathis

12 Entries

Greg Orzech

June 2, 2025

Just thinking of you. Rest easy Bob.

Greg Orzech

March 1, 2016

Rest in peace Bob.

Lee Orzech

February 29, 2016

Happy Birthday, dearest Bobby. It's Leap Year, so today is your "true" birthday, and you would have been 72. You are so often on my mind, and today especially so. Just got off the phone with Cousin Brenda, and we shared some wonderful memories of you, which is helping me get thru today. Keep wishing you were here, miss you so much. All my love.

Lee Orzech

February 28, 2015

Dear Bobby. Today would have been your 71st birthday. I had a long talk with your cousin Brenda, which helped a lot. She loved the glass niche I did for you. We both love you and miss you so.

Greg Orzech

November 20, 2014

Peace to you Bob.

Marlene & Ted Mach

July 27, 2014

We only met Bob once when we brought Maralee's Mom to Vegas for her 90th birthday. In the few days we were there, Bob seems to be a quiet, kind and gentle person. We have a great family picture with Bob smiling and enjoying the day. May memories bring you peace and comfort. Extending deep and heartful sympathy to all.

mike hickman

July 11, 2014

Boby is a good man and brother and will be missed. As a chlid, I was unable to say Boby and it came out BooBoo. A nickname that stuck with him for quite a while, so my apologies for that. Some of my best memories are of crusing to beach in his convertible, helping him work on his motor bike, and watching our favorite TV show Batman. Rest in peace big brother.

Lee Orzech

June 28, 2014

I met Bobby at a Sunday afternoon polka dance in Jan. 2002. He began teaching me how to really dance, and in time he made us look quite good, although we were both surprised the first time we were applauded. Dancing was always our favorite activity, and thru the years we almost always danced at least once a week. In the early years at the end of one of our dances, Bobby lifted me up off my feet and spun me around, so passionate, one of my all-time favorite moments in life. It was a joy to know and love Bobby and share the past 12-1/2 years with him. Thank you, Bobby, for the dancing and the many, many wonderful things you brought to my life.

Joseph Browning

June 21, 2014

Please accept my condolences on Bob's passing. Although I never had the pleasure of knowing him I believe my family was somewhat intertwined with his in years past. Wayne Mathis and my Father John B. Browning, were first cousins and Tommy, I believe would be my second cousin, and he used to let me in free at the Monitor drive in theater many years ago when I was a teenager. I only learned recently that Tommy passed away a few months ago. His Uncle Frank taught me to box in my early teens. I know Frank lived his last years w via Aunt Ol and Uncle Tom ith Calla at Pecks Mill. Again my condolences are with his family.

Cindy Taylor

June 20, 2014

In all the interactions I've had with Bob, I've only known him to be a gentle man no matter the topic of discussion. I've sensed that in him was a sensitive soul with a spirit of independence that wished to have known even better. He will be truly missed at our Thanksgiving dinners,

Greg Orzech

June 18, 2014

I will be forever grateful to Bob for being a ray of sunshine in my mother's life and making her very happy. He was extremely thoughtful with anything that concerned her and very caring. I was also touched by Bob's love of animals and intrigued by his interest in astrophysics. I only regret that he is not around to share these years with us, as I was only beginning to understand him. Rest in peace Bob.

Lee Orzech

June 10, 2014

One of my favorite memories of Bobby: We were skiing on Christmas day at Brian Head. Bobby was on the ski lift, and I was skiing down below. He spotted me, shouted to me, waved his arm high over his head, and had a big grin. It was so joyous, he seemed to be saying I'm happy to be alive, skiing, and sharing the day with you. The moment touched me and will always be remembered.

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