John Henry "Buddy" Mathis JR

Madison: John H. (Buddy) Mathis, Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Lee, Florida, on January 14, 2016. He was born in Madison County Florida on August 19, 1941 to John Henry and Bessie Mae Tuten Mathis. He was one of ten children. He graduated High School in Madison, and served in the U. S. Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran. When he returned to Madison, he worked for T. J. Beggs, and Company. He later worked as an auto mechanic, as well as in construction, and as a truck driver. He loved to "tinker" with lawn mowers, and small engine repairs at home. He enjoyed fishing. He joined the Midway Church of God at an early age. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Bessie Mae Mathis, his brothers J.C. Mathis, Ronnie Mathis; 1 sister: Annie Wilkins and by an infant sister. He is survived by siblings Irene Mathis Foxx, Land of Lakes, Florida, Marie Mathis O'Barr, Tarpon Springs, Lois Mathis Webb Lee, Florida, and Bonnie Mathis Webb (Joe) Lee Florida; 1 brother: Richard Mathis Of Lee. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, family, and many friends- especially his "Breakfast Club" buddies" at Denny's. He had a wonderful team of doctors, and nurses, and the VA Medical Center. and also at Big Bend Hospice. Funeral services were held at Midway Baptist Church Lee, Florida on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 with burial at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Midway Baptist Church... In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Midway Baptist Church, 338 SE Midway Church Rd. Lee, FL 32059 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32308. . Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258. Madison: John H. (Buddy) Mathis, Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Lee, Florida, on January 14, 2016. He was born in Madison County Florida on August 19, 1941 to John Henry and Bessie Mae Tuten Mathis. He was one of ten children. He graduated High School in Madison, and served in the U. S. Army. He was a Vietnam Veteran. When he returned to Madison, he worked for T. J. Beggs, and Company. He later worked as an auto mechanic, as well as in construction, and as a truck driver. He loved to "tinker" with lawn mowers, and small engine repairs at home. He enjoyed fishing. He joined the Midway Church of God at an early age. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Bessie Mae Mathis, his brothers J.C. Mathis, Ronnie Mathis; 1 sister: Annie Wilkins and by an infant sister. He is survived by siblings Irene Mathis Foxx, Land of Lakes, Florida, Marie Mathis O'Barr, Tarpon Springs, Lois Mathis Webb Lee, Florida, and Bonnie Mathis Webb (Joe) Lee Florida; 1 brother: Richard Mathis Of Lee. He leaves a host of nieces and nephews, family, and many friends- especially his "Breakfast Club" buddies" at Denny's. He had a wonderful team of doctors, and nurses, and the VA Medical Center. and also at Big Bend Hospice. Funeral services were held at Midway Baptist Church Lee, Florida on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 with burial at Midway Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at Midway Baptist Church... In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Midway Baptist Church, 338 SE Midway Church Rd. Lee, FL 32059 or Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd. Tallahassee, Florida 32308. . Beggs Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 850-973-2258. You may send your condolences to the family by visiting our website at www.beggsfuneral.com

John Henry "Buddy" Mathis JR

August 19, 1941 - January 14, 2016