Leoda Joe Mathis

Leoda J. Mathis, 76, of Whittier, passed away Tuesday February 18, 2020. A native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was the son of the late Virgle and Icelene Brown Mathis. Leoda retired from the NCDOT and was an avid outdoorsman and he loved playing softball. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Eleanor Griner, his sister, Blanch Mathis, his daughter Joi Mathis and two grandsons; Keyshawn and Isaiah Johnson. He is survived by his children; Paula Mathis of Sylva Icelene (Reggie) Smith of Whittier Natalie (Greg) Norman of Sylva Chad (Jessica) Mathis of Georgia Shahide Mathis of Cashiers Grandchildren- Kirstyn, Whitney, Deanah, Tanner and Lydia Great Grandchildren- Kayden, Jesslyn and Felix Siblings- Cornelius (Linda) Mathis, Bonnie (Roger) Melton, Mary Brown, Dennis Mathis and Debbie Allison and a special nephew- Allen Fortner Services will be announced at a later date