Mr. Joe L. Mathis, 91 of Murray, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home.
Born January 24, 1933, in Marshall County, Joe was the son of the late Rev. Eura A. Mathis and Beulah (Gordon) Mathis. He was a self-employed truck driver, earning the Driver of the Year award for Paschall Truck Lines in 1984 and finally coming off the road at the age of 87. Joe honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 in Germany and was a member of Memorial Baptist Church.
Those left to cherish memories of Joe include his daughter, Verenda J. Mathis and his son Trevor J. Mathis, wife Lori, all of Murray. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Geraldine (Portis) Mathis, and a brother J.W. Mathis.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY with Bro. Ron Mathis officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Murray Memorial Gardens, Murray, KY.
Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, September 10, 2024, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Joe’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Mathis. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.
