Wilbert Mathis Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilbert Mathis of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 81, on September 13, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Wilbert Mathis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Claude Thomas Mathis and Mary Estalle Mathis; and his siblings, Eugene Mathis, Claude Mathis, Jr. and Lily Mae Dillenger.
He is survived by: his significant other Elizabeth Mathis; his sons, Keith W. Mathis (Loretta) and Timothy W. Mathis; his stepchildren, Michael Shores and Angela F. Willingham; his sisters, Irene Heavner, Joyce Adams (Fate) and Faye Wolfers; and his grandchildren, Keith Mathis Jr., Tiffany Mathis, Ashlee L. Mathis, Danielle N. Mathis, Michelle Shores, Elizabeth M. Shores, Erin N. Willingham and Morgan Shores.
The family encourages all in attendance to ensure a mask is worn and social distancing is encouraged.