Levi Mathis, age 88, passed away at 12:53 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at his home. Levi attended a Christian Non-Denominational Church. Levi was a long time plumbing contractor in McCracken County, Graves County and Lone Oak area. He had a keen interest in antique tractors, but the antique, John Deere always caught his attention. Levi was the last surviving child in a family of 13 children. He enjoyed his garden and sharing his vegetables with friends.
Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Jean Marie Dycus Mathis; one daughter, Vickie (Robert) Poat of Paducah; Timothy Lee (Leslie) Mathis and James “Jimmy” David (Christina) Mathis, both of Melber, KY; son-in-law, Steve Key, Melber; five grandchildren, Adam (Amanda) Mathis, Kyle (Tammie) Poat, Chris Poat and friend (Ashlee Bryan) Jacob (Alysia) Mathis and Caitie Mathis; five great-grandchildren, Austin Poat, Zachary Poat, Zane Poat, Levi David Mathis and Olivia Rheil; several nieces and nephews.
Preceding in death were his parents, James Morgan Mathis and Candace Womble Mathis; one daughter, Cathryn Sue Mathis Key; six sisters, Ruth, Ada, Geneva, Mary, Hazel and Wanda; six brothers, Harry, Delbert, Walter, James, Sam and Ben Mathis.
Services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lone Oak Chapel Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Darin Jensen and Robert Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Owens Chapel Cemtery in Melber, KY. Visitation will beheld Tuesday, September 7, 2021 from 11:00 am until service time of 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home
Expression of sympathy may be made to Owens Chapel Cemetery, 2951 State Route 2192, Boaz, KY or to the Norton Children’s Hospital, 231 East Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY
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