Michael Ray Mathis

Mr. Michael Ray Mathis, age 49 of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday night, September 24, 2014 at Baptist East Hospital.

Mr. Mathis was born October 30, 1962 to Shirley Mathis, who survives, and the late Buddy Ray Mathis, and lived all of his life in Memphis. He graduated with the class of 1980 from Kingsbury High School and was united in marriage to Tina Henry Mathis, who also survives, April 12, 1985. He was self-employed as a courier and enjoyed bowling and NASCAR. He was a member of the Faith Family Tabernacle Church of God in Memphis.

In addition to his wife and mother, survivors include his daughter, Sara-Grace Hughes Mathis of Memphis; son, Landen Ray Mathis of Memphis; and brother, Tony Mathis of Byhalia, Mississippi.

Donations made in memory of Mr. Mathis may be sent to the Sara-Grace Hughes Mathis Endowment c/o Mr. Mathis's family, or to donatelifetn.org.