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James Mathis, Sr.

Passed 10/06/2025

Obituary For James Mathis, Sr.

Manning, SC

James Mathis, Sr., 81, husband of Kattie Mae Mathis died Monday, October 6, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 22, 1944 in Clarendon County, South Carolina. A son of the late Raymond and Louise Hilton Mathis.

Funeral services will be held 3PM Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Upon This Rock, Hwy., 521 Greeleyville, SC.


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Sending condolences to the Mathis family from the Sabb Family .

Mary Sabb

Rip my Friend

Sarah Lee Bradshaw Small

My sincere condolences to the family!

Harristine Andrews

I remember when I first met you and it's not like a friend is missing but it seems like a father who was there for me through my life and I can't forget how you were there for me when my real dad wasn't and lord knows you are going to be missed rip my dear friend/ other father and may your family be blessed and continue on the friendship that you had for everyone

Katie Timmons

I remember when I first met you Uncle Bud . The sweetest, kindness and happiness,the jokes all of the laughter,and the joy of being around you. You was one of the strongest person who never complained. You will be miss my babygirl got the chance to be around you. Lord knows you fought a good fought Rip Uncle Bud. We will always miss you and love you dearly. ❤️🙏😭

murrayrebecca023@gmail.com

My deepest sympathy and love to your family during this time of sorrow. I will always remember you and the Mathis family.Rest in perfect peace James (Bud) Mathis,Sr. Dorothy Wallace Williams Maryland

Dorothy Wallace williams

Sip He was a Good man. Willie Wilson jr

Willie Wilson jr

My condolences to all and may God be with you all.

Cynthia Murray Doughty

I 'm sorry to hear about your loved one, and my cousin (Bud) you have my sympathy , everyone knew him and will miss him

Inez Hilton GRAHAM

I'm going to miss your positive and humorous presence. It's not a goodbye, but see you later. R. I. P. Cousin Bud

Tashia China

Praying for Mathis Family,I know heart is broken,but God knows best, Mr.Mathis will be missed sitting on his front porch, watch and waving sky high rest in peace. (Watch Angle)Light Hill Missionary Baptist Church Family. Marilynn T.Rodgers

Marilynn T. Rodgers

Thank you for being the best grandpa ever and teaching us everything we know💚!We are going to miss you telling us about everything you did growing up while we was riding going places or just sitting down talking to you. We love you and will miss you forever uncle grandpa💔🥹💚we will take care of grandma for you. Get your rest uncle grandpa I love youuu forever 🫶🏾🫶🏾 ~mickey🫶🏾

Ieshia mcknight

WE PRAY THAT OUR GOD WILL COMFORT AND GUIDE YOU ALL THRU THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT,OUR GREATEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE MATHIS FAMILY.....FORM THE NETTLES FAMILY

JOSEPH AND BRENDA NETTLES

My deepest sympathies & condolences to your family during this time of loss. - Gail Hilton & family

Gail Hilton

I love you papa and I'm going to miss you ! I'm so proud to be able to call you grandpa 🥺 you just don't know what you meant to me to all of us, I thank you for taking me fishing,taking me outside with you to the fox pen to pick grapes, and just being a awesome grandfather ❤️ima miss the hugs, the encouragement all of it ! I love you forever get your rest grandpa ❤️❤️❤️

Iyana McKnight (Nana)

We miss you grandad. I will never forget the way your presence brightened the lives of everyone around you. You taught me many life lessons growing up, the most important of which was to stand up for myself and keep pushing forward even if it seemed hopeless. What you taught me has helped significantly in shaping my future for the better and I am so thankful to you for that gift. I love and miss you so much grandad and forever will. I pray to god that you rest peacefully 🥺💖🙏🏽

-Your granddaughter, Talasia Dozier (Lala)

Talasia Dozier

My condolences to the family another good soldier gone since I known him never had a bad day with him

Georgia Winston

One of the kindest, most genuine people I've ever met. He was a blessing.

Bertha Mouzon

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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