Edgar Mathis

Edgar Mathis, 88, of Huntington, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Grace Gospel Church by Pastor Keith Wiebe. Burial will follow at the Community Memorial Gardens, Wayne, WV. He was born January 12,1929 in Wayne County, WV a son of the late Clyde and Janie Finley Mathis. He was a retired employee in the electrical gauge shop of Owens Illinois Glass Company. He was a member of Grace Gospel Church since 1940. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Mathis; his daughter, Teresa Mathis; and two step-sons, Ronnie Clay and Robert Clay. Survivors include his wife, of 27 years, Sylvia Clay Mathis; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Randy and Susan Mathis, Steve Mathis; three daughters and son-in-laws, Sherry and Bill Medow, Delores and Peter Coleman, Becky and Allen Davis; a step-son and spouse, Richard and Diana Clay; 18 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and a sister, Edith Baugh. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grace Christian School or Grace Gospel Church, 1111 Adams Ave, Huntington, WV 25704. Friends may call from 1 pm until service time at Grace Gospel Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.