James Mathis
August 22, 1938 - December 30, 2014
James F. Mathis, 76, of Cahokia, Ill., born Aug. 22, 1938, in Metropolis, Ill., died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Vandalia, Ill. with his family by his side. James was preceded in death by a daughter, Terri L. Mathis; his parents Fayette and Elvestus, nee Atkins; one brother Gordon Mathis; two sisters Starr Mathis and Shiloh Sanborne. Surviving are his wife, Vernette Mathis, one daughter, Christina M. Nevois, three sons, James T. Mathis, John F. Mathis, and Duane R. Mathis, two sisters Sandra Moore and Rosemary Skiles, and eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society In celebration of his life, a memorial gathering of family and friends is being planned for a later date.
James F. Mathis, 76, of Cahokia, Ill., born Aug. 22, 1938, in Metropolis, Ill., died Tuesday, December 30, 2014 in Vandalia, Ill. with his family by his side. James was preceded in death by a daughter, Terri L. Mathis; his parents Fayette... View Obituary & Service Information