Donald "Don" H. Mathis

March 30, 1941 - March 1, 2021

Donald “Don” H. Mathis, 79 of Rushville, passed away on March 1, 2021 in Greenfield. He was born on March 30, 1941 in Clay County, KY to the late Earnest and Nettie (Davidson) Mathis. Don married Cadie (Shelton) Mathis on July 7, 1988 and she survives. He was a machine operator for over 30 years at James River Corporation and retired in 1996. Don worked part time as a meter reader for REMC. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. Don enjoyed camping, fishing, and hunting. He truly loved time spent with family. In addition to his wife, Cadie, he is survived by his sons, Donald “Don” Mathis of Columbus, Ronald “Ron” Mathis of Columbus, and Wade Mathis of Greensburg; step-son, Todd (Annette) Reynolds of Greenfield; daughter, Carrie (Jerry) Sawyer of Dillsboro; step-daughters, Robin Sizemore of Rushville and Beth Clark of Vevay; brother, Earnest (Twanette) Mathis,Jr of Columbus; sister, Marylinda Finn of Madison. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Christopher Sawyer, Crystal Sawyer, Dana Mathis, Hanna Mathis, Colton Mathis, Cody Mathis, Austin Mathis, Elijah Sizemore, Peyton Sizemore, Will Wallace, Autum Clark; 8 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. Donald is preceded in death by his parents, sons, James and Wayne Mathis; infant daughter, Kelly Mathis; sisters, Jean Range and Bettie Deaton. Services will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 1 PM in Moster Mortuary, with John Byrne presiding. Friends are welcome to visit the family from 11 AM until the time of service. Burial will be held in Arlington East Hill Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made out to Wounded Warrior Projects.