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In Loving Memory
Henry Clay Mathis

Henry Clay Mathis

8/11/1920  —  9/15/2011

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A Life Remembered

Obituary

Funeral services for Henry Clay Mathis, 91, of Beaumont, TX will be Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home. A gathering of friends and family will be Monday, September 19, from 5:00 ? 8:00 p.m. also at the funeral home.

Clay was born August 11, 1920 in Denmark, MS to John and Carra Hill Mathis but was a longtime resident of Beaumont.

Surviving Clay are his wife, Lucille Mathis; his son, Russell ?Rusty? Mathis and his wife, Rosemary; daughter, Carra Jo Alston and her husband Phillip; grandchildren, Marjorie Grace Mathis, Allen Clay Mathis and his wife, Amy, Emily Anne Mathis and Caraline Hope Alston; and great-grandson Cohen Clay Mathis.

Preceding Clay in death are his parents and five brothers and sisters.

Clay will be missed by many who knew and still love him.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Anonymous September 19, 2011
Mrs. Mathis,Rusty,CaraJo,and kids, I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Mathis is one of the best men I ever knew. He tought me many things about life and business. He will be remembered with love always, Jennifer##imported-begin##Jennifer Blackwell##imported-end##
Anonymous September 18, 2011
My thoughts and love is with your family. He will be missed.##imported-begin##Donna Hawkes##imported-end##
Anonymous September 18, 2011
My condolences on your loss. "Uncle Clay" was a good man and will be missed. My best wishes, Brian Miller##imported-begin##Brian Miller##imported-end##
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