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William Charles "Bill" Mathers

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WILLIAM CHARLES "BILL" MATHERS, 76 LAKELAND - William Charles "Bill" Mathers, 76, passed away March 2, 2007 from heart failure. Born May 19, 1930 in Lakeland, Florida, Bill was a lifelong resident of the Lakeland area and the owner and operator of Bill Mathers Plumbing Co. for twenty-three years. Also a Navy Veteran and a member of The Kathleen Baptist Church where he attended the Men's Bible Study Class and enjoyed the Senior Adult Ministries. Bill enjoyed farming, fishing, and his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother and he will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by: son, Keith C. Mathers; 2 sisters, Catherine Wright and Martha Wyler. Survivors include: wife, Marilyn Mathers of Lakeland; son, Michael W. Mathers and wife Donna of Lakeland; daughter, Taree Hodge and husband Keith of Lakeland; 6 grandchildren, Crystal Tattrie and husband Andrew; Michael B. Mathers and wife Laurie; Kaylee Hodge; Kaleb Hodge; Garrison Hodge; Sarah Hodge, all of Lakeland; 6 great-grandchildren, Alec Mathers; Dallas Mathers; Nathaniel Tattrie; Emilia Tattrie; Abigail Tattrie; Jonathan Tattrie, all of Lakeland; 3 brothers, Lamar Mathers and Thomas Mathers of Lakeland; Robert Mathers of Talent, OR; 3 sisters, Mary MacFarland of Bristol, FL; Frances Lightfoot of Lakeland; Virginia Grode of Auburndale; 1 nephew, Buck Kemp of Merrit Island, FL. Visitation will take place Monday, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Kathleen Baptist Church. Funeral Services will take place Tuesday, 10:00 AM at Kathleen Baptist Church. Internment will be in Oak Hill Burial Park. Lanier Funeral Home.

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Published by The Ledger on Mar. 4, 2007.

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GEORGE LEE

February 26, 2023

A GOOD MAN TO WORK FOR.I LOVE THE WHOLE FAMLEY

William "Ronnie" Mathers

January 8, 2008

One of the greatest gifts that God gave to this world was Bill Mathers. Always keeping a smile on his face and going the extra mile to help someone in need and not expecting anything in return. A true man of God gone home to be with our Lord. He will be missed.

JoAnn & Dale Marshall

March 8, 2007

Marilyn we are so sorry for your loss. I have known Bill most of my life and he was always a very honest person and a great landlord. Our prayers are with you and your family at this such a sad time for the family but a wonderful time for Bill to go be with the LORD.

JOHN LEE

March 6, 2007

BILL WAS THE BEST MAN I EVER WORKED FOR. HE NOT ONLY WAS MY BOSS. BUT THE BEST FRIEND A PERSON COULD EVER HAVE. HE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR HIS EMPLOYEES THAT WAS POSIBLE.I JUST WANT THE FAMILY TO KNOW. HE WILL BE MISSED BY A LOT OF PEOPLE.AND THE KIND OF MAN HE WAS. HE HAS GONE HOME TO LIVE WITH THE LORD.

george lee

March 6, 2007

i work with bill for yrs he was all way fair with his men he will be missed for yrs to come.i have two other that also work for him.we will keep the famely in our prayers.

DONNIE LEE SR.

March 6, 2007

BILL WAS A GREAT MAN AND WE WILL MISS HIM.HE WAS LIKE A FATHER TO ME AND MY FAMILY.HE WAS BEST MAN I EVER WORKED FOR AND WITH. WE LOVE YOU BILL AND WILL MISS YOU.MY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND BE WITH THEM IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

Linda Hjort,

March 5, 2007

I am grateful that I knew Bill. He was always so pleasant to me and always had a smile. He will be missed. My prayers are with the whole family.

Deborah Lyle

March 5, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed by everyone he knew and loved.

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