William H. Mathis Sr. Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of William H. Mathis Sr. of Columbus, Indiana is shared. William, born on March 21, 1940, passed away on November 9, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Mathis and Alice Mathis (Galyan); his son William H Mathis Jr.; his siblings, Mae Clark and Gene Mathis; and his sons-in-law, Ron Scott and William Hensley.

He is survived by: his wife Margaret Mathis (Guthrie); his children, Anita Hensley of Columbus, Kristina Scott of Bloomington and Michael Mathis (Angela) of Columbus; and his daughter-in-law Debbie Mathis of Alabama. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, November 14th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Homes and Crematory - Jonathan Moore (4205 Jonathan Moore Pike, Columbus, IN 47201). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.