Eddie Lynn Mathis, age 72, of Watertown passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at Vanderbilt Wilson Hospital in Lebanon.
Born April 20, 1951, he was the son of the late J. Bratten Mathis and Kathereen Armstrong Mathis and was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Larry Craddock.
Eddie was a 1969 graduate of Watertown High School and received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. He retired from Goodyear Tire as sales and service manager and was affiliated with Round Lick Baptist Church.
Eddie is survived by his wife, Joyce Walker Mathis; daughter, Tara (Randal) Harvey of Mt. Juliet; son, Travis Mathis of Watertown; sister, Nancy Craddock of Lebanon; niece, Kristy (Scott) Crook of Norene; nephew; Chad (Alex) Craddock of Lebanon; brothers and sisters-in-law; Coleman and Helen Walker, Kathleen and Bobby McCain, Carolyn Jackson, John and Kim Walker, Peggie and Don Vanhook, Cheryl and Mark Marsh; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Hunter Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Blackwell and Bro. Kevin Harrison officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m. till service time on Thursday. https://www.hunterfuneral.com
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