Eldon Ray Mathis , 81, of OKC, passed away April 24, 2011. He was born January 6, 1930 in Cordell, OK to Clarence Homer and Ima Gene Mathis . He spent most of his life in the OKC area, graduating from Capitol Hill High School. He retired from the furniture business in 1984 and spent his remaining years helping others who struggle with addiction. "Rubbo," as he was affectionately called, enjoyed sports and music. He created cherished memories, playing and singing country music with his family. He will be fondly remembered for his passion and innate gift of selling, particularly La-Z-Boy chairs. He was never one to mince words; bold and to the point ? what you saw was what you got. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Royce Wayne Mathis . Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jo; brothers, Don & Bud Mathis ; sons: Rudy Mathis ; and Roger & wife, Lisa Mathis ; daughters: Pam & husband, Bo Olson; Nan & husband, Robert Campbell; grandchildren: Ashley & husband, Jay Davis; Trey & wife, Kelly Olson; Allison & husband, Bobby Petrick; Cale & wife, Rebekah Campbell; Conner and Kennedy Mathis ; Dylan and McKenzie Moore; great-grandchildren: Jackson and Quinn Davis; Maguire and Prestyn Petrick; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM, Tuesday and Wednesday, at the funeral home, with family receiving friends at the funeral home from 6-8 PM on Wednesday evening. Services will be held 2 PM, Thursday, April 28, 2011, at North Colonial Chapel. *Source: Oklahoman Archives, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK; April 26, 2011, p 15.

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