Edmond "Ej" Mathis's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Arden, North Carolina

Edmond "Ej" Mathis

November 12, 1927 - October 4, 2025 (97 years old)

Arden, North Carolina

Edmond "Ej" Mathis's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2025 in Arden, North Carolina

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Groce Funeral Home Inc

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Edmond "Ej" Mathis

November 12, 1927 - October 4, 2025 (97 years old)

Arden, North Carolina

Edmond Mathis Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Edmond Mathis of Arden, North Carolina, who passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edmond Mathis to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Oris Mathis and Ethel Chastain Mathis; his wife Joan "Betty" Mathis; and his siblings, Jerry Mathis and Inez Mathis Walden.

He is survived by: his sister Katie Mathis Yon; his children, Ed Mathis (Sheryl), Charles Mathis, Kevin Mathis (April) and Tammy Hawkins (Matney); his grandchildren, Holly Mathis Burchfield (Jeff), Will Mathis, Kindel Mathis Jones (Stephen), Athena Davalos (Erik), Samuel Mathis (Dina), Rachel Mathis, Marcus Mathis and Wyatt Hawkins; and his great grandchildren, Caden, Ivy, Jesse, Dakotah, Sammy, Gianna, Sanora, Ezra and Corrie.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Groce Funeral Home (72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc



Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Groce Funeral Home
72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

Sat

Oct 11

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Groce Funeral Home
72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC 28704

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