Benjamin Hunt Mathis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Benjamin Hunt Mathis was born on November 21, 1946 in Madison, Georgia to the late Charlie Mathis and Annie Flournoy Mathis. He departed this earth to be with the Lord on June 17, 2017 at Emory University Hospital. Benjamin attended Morgan County Public Schools. At an early age, he united with the New Enion Baptist Church in Morgan County, Georgia. He joined the United States Army and served honorably from July 8, 1966 until April 8, 1968. Benjamin united in holy matrimony on March 4, 1971 to Lois Tuggle. After his military service, Benjamin worked for Colonial Bakery and later with Atlanta Provision Company. He became disabled in 1996. In March, 2004, Benjamin united with the Greater Bethel Baptist Church in Forest Park, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Cedric; three sisters, Mary Sue, Margie and Ruby. Benjamin leaves to cherish his memory a loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Lois Mathis; three loving and dedicated children, Derek Callaway, Zenetia Furlow and Truitt Callaway; eight grandchildren, Ravoris, Derek, Jr., William, Germany, Kimwanna, Justin, and Cameran; three great grandchildren, Keymoni, Ammoni and Monai; four brothers, Charlie Mathis, Jr. (Linda), Bobby Mathis (Evelyn), John Mathis (Ann) and Eddie Mathis (Odessa); two sisters, Annie Ruth Burston and Thelma Baccus; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Benjamin Hunt Mathis

November 21, 1946 - June 17, 2017