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MATHIS ADVANCE - Mr. Gordon Daniel Mathis, 75, of 103 Cedar Lane, Advance, passed away Saturday evening, January 9, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born November 1, 1934 to Gordon and Gradie Henderson Mathis of Wilkes County. Gordon served in the U. S. Navy and had many exciting tours of duty in various places around the world. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. after 31 years of service. In 1958, he married the love of his life, Christa Maria Nagel of Berlin, Germany. The love story continued to grow as they had a daughter, Sayla Maria. Sayla is married to Jon R. Nedell and they have one son, Mathis Jacob Nedell, who was named after Gordon and was the light of his life. Gordon enjoyed the beautiful beaches of North Carolina, but even more than that he loved the peaks and valleys of Wilkes County where he roamed during his childhood and throughout his life. He will be greatly missed by his wife, daughter, grandson, and son-in-law, as well as by his brothers, sisters, and many wonderful friends. Funeral Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by Minister Suzi Leonard. A Graveside Service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cranberry Baptist Church Cemetery in Wilkes County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Monday and request that memorials be made to the Cranberry Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 9109 US 421, Roaring River, NC 28669. Online condolences may be sent to the Mathis family through www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jan. 11, 2010.

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rick bowden

January 13, 2010

I met Mr.Mathis when i first came to work for him at R.J.R. in plant protection,Matt as we called him, was a good manager but much more than that he was a good man.My prayers are with you,just know in your heart today he is walking the peaks and valleys of heaven with our Lord,may God bless you always

Anne Phillips

January 11, 2010

Christa
I was sadden to hear about the loss of
Gordon. I will always remember the good time that we had at Dental Care. It was always a special time when you two came to the office.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 11, 2010

CHRISTA WE WERE VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS OF GORDEN
WE WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP. SORRY WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE THERE AS WE ARE IN FLA. . OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY.

ROGER & PEGGY GARRELL

January 11, 2010

Christa, I was very sorry to hear about Gordon's death, as I often think about Gordon teaching me about the fire protection systems at RJR. He was a great mentor to me as I worked with Gordon for several years in the Plant Protection Department at RJR. Gordon is one of the reasons I'm still at RJR today. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Danny Flynt and family

January 11, 2010

Tom and Ursel Money want to express their most sincere condolences to Christa,Sayla,Jon and Mathis.We are deeply sadened
and we will miss John, as we know him, very much

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