Dennis Woodrow Mathis

October 11, 1948 - September 28, 2013
Dennis Woodrow Mathis

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Dennis Woodrow Mathis, 64, of Flat Rock, went to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, September 28, 2013.

He was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Mathis and was also preceded in death by his stepmother Zelda Mathis; brothers Phillip Mathis and Nehemiah and Roger Edmonds; sisters, Carmal Lee Mathis, Patricia Baldwin, Juanita Lanning and Lois Mathis.

Dennis was a carpenter by trade, enjoyed woodworking and loved to be fishing on any riverbank. He also loved his church, Kelly Memorial Baptist, where he was a longtime Deacon. His greatest love was his family and his grandbabies.

Survivors include by his loving wife of 46 years, Sue Brackett Mathis, daughters, Cindy ìSageî Hargus and husband Alan of Robbinsville, Denise Gillispie and husband Wendell of Rutherfordton; son, Neal Mathis and wife Juli of Forest City; sisters, Carolyn Davis of Morganton, Barbra Kilby of Arden, Susan Dixon, Phyllis Metcalf both of Fletcher and Frankie Allen of Hendersonville and brother, Odeen Edmonds. He was also blessed with ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Dennis will be greatly missed by all that ever met him, for his smile, warm hugs and jokes.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Kelly Memorial Baptist Church with Revs. Doug Carroll, Rick Harris and Bill Brackett officiating. Burial will follow in Hooperís Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Kelly Memorial Church. At other times the family may be reached at the home.

The family would like to thank the staff at Four Seasons Compassion for Life for all of their care and support.


Service

Wednesday, October 2, 2013
12:00 AM

Upward Kelly Memorial Baptist Church - Directions
Upward Rd.
Hendersonville, NC

Service

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Hooper’s Creek Baptist Church Cemetery - Directions

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Visitation

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Upward Kelly Memorial Baptist Church - Directions
Upward Rd.
Hendersonville, NC

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  • September 30, 2013
    lester & martha justice says:
    WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR O DENNIS'S DEATH, WE ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF TOWN AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COME TO THE FUNERAL, BUT WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.

  • September 30, 2013
    James and Gertrude Brackett Taylor family says:
    Sue and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. you are all in our prayers. God Bless.

  • September 30, 2013
    Kenneth and Barbara Taylor Dobbins says:
    Sue, we are so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you comfort at this difficult time.

  • September 30, 2013
    Rex and Rosa Lewis says:
    Sue and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God bless.

  • September 30, 2013
    Michelle Rouse says:
    Uncle Dennis will be very missed. Sue you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers