James Mathis

James Earl Mathis, 57, of Martin passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home in Union City with Bro. Robbie Goodman officiating. Burial followed in Hickman City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jordan Simmons, Robert Denton, Jacob Mathis, Russ Bash, Trevor Hayden, Williams Simmons Jr., Michael Simmons and Dylan Crass. Honorary pallbearers were Zach Oliver and Terry Hayden. Mathis was born Aug. 25, 1962 in Dyersburg, son of Lorine Burkeen Goodman of Hickman, Kentucky and the late Earl Mathis. He married Melissa Simmons Mathis June 1, 1984. She survives. He was employed at Martin Manufacturing Company for 15 years and was an U.S. Army veteran. He is also survived by one son, Chris Mathis (Ely) of Edwards, California; one daughter, Marley Oliver (Zach) of Gleason; three grandchildren, C.J. Mathis, Macy Oliver and Nora Oliver; and one brother, Roger Mathis (Lenora) of Hickman. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Ronnie Goodman.