Russell Mathis Sr. Obituary
The memory of Russell Mathis Sr. of Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away on May 8, 2024 at the age of 79, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Russell Mathis Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Russell is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Russell's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lloyd Faison Mathis and Kattie Mazingo Mathis; and his brother Charles E. Mathis. He is survived by: his wife Diane Mathis; his sons, Russell Mathis Jr. (Deborah) and Michael Christopher Mathis; his grandchildren, Tammy Mathis (Mikey), Johnny Mathis (Alicia), Austin Mathis and John Mathis (Emmy Lou); and his brother Norwood Mathis (Bud). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.