William Mathis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Mathis of Lufkin, Texas, who passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 75. 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, K. P. "Red" Mathis and Hazel Mathis (Weems); and his brother Peyton Mathis. He is survived by : his friend Street; his wife Shan Harvell Mathis (Rutherford) of Lufkin; his sons, Kirk (Donna Mathis) and Todd (Stefani Mathis); his grandchildren, Madison Kassaw (Tanner) of Peyton Mathis, K. P, Presley Mathis and Paisley Mathis; his great grandchild Weston Kassaw; his son Jacob Moorehead of Lufkin; his sisters, Sherry (Steve Roper) and Martha (Ken Mears); his sisters-in-law, Barbara Mathis of Lufkin and Sherry Brooks of Lufkin; and his niece Lauralyn Mathis Hilliard. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, along with a wealth of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mike Mathis Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Commercial Bank of Texas, 600 S. 1st Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901; Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919; Angelina Benefit Rodeo, P.O. Box 161, Lufkin, Texas 75902; or the organization of your choice.