Bob Mathis

BAXTER-Funeral services for Bobby "BOB" Eugene Mathis, 86 of Baxter, will be Thursday, February 15 at 11 AM at the Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Mathis-Jared-Shoemake Cemetery on Nashville Highway, Baxter, TN. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM and after 9 AM Thursday at the funeral home. Bro. Richard Perry will officiate.

Mr. Mathis died Monday morning February 12, 2024 at his home.

He was born May 14, 1937 in Putnam County to the late William Leslie and Susie Alcorn Mathis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Cindy Williams Mathis a sister Louise Walker and a brother Dewey Mathis.

Bob was a retired plumber, electrician and farmer. He enjoyed riding his tractor on the farm and taking care of his cattle. He looked forward to putting out a big garden each year.

Survivors include wife of 63 years (Married May 28, 1960) Carolyn Clouse Mathis of Baxter, sons Johnny Mathis, Jeff and wife Donna Mathis all of Baxter, grandchildren: Chris (Tiffany) Mathis of Cookeville, Jessica (Josh) Morgan of Baxter, Zachary (Ashley) Brazle of Georgia,great-grandchildren: Kristian Mathis and Haylee Mathis, Libby and Finley Brazle, sister-in-law Sue Mathis, niece Melissa (Radford) Duke.

Zachary Brazle, Chris Mathis, Kristian Mathis, David Passon, Michael Clouse and Josh Morgan will serve as pallbearers.

The family suggests memorials be made to Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital, 2200 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37232.

Baxter Chapel of Hooper Huddleston Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (931)858-2134. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.