On the morning of Monday: March 22 ^nd , 2021 God whispered into his ear and called him home. Walter Mathis born November 15, 1930 in Columbus, Georgia to his late mother; Bertha Mathis and his late father; Jack Mathis.

He was proceeded in death by his sister Nadine Mathis,
five children; Michael Floyd, Ronald Rhodes, Lavion Rhodes, Steve Rhodes, and Janie Rhodes.

He was educated in the Columbus Georgia School District and after completing school he moved to Hartford Connecticut. He lived in Hartford for several years before moving to New York City.

In 1969, he met and married his beloved wife Willie Mae Rhodes. From their union they had one daughter, Deidre (DeeDee) Mathis-Bogues.

He worked as a Fork Lift Operator for over 25 years before he retired.

Walter leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife;Willie Mae Mathis of 52 years, his daughter; Deidre (DeeDee) Mathis-Bogues from Pelham, Alabama , Barbara Lee Floyd and Melvin Floyd from Hartford, Connecticut. Mildred (Nana) Rhodes, Jerry Jackson from Brooklyn, NY, Carolina Rhodes-Luke from Frisco, Texas,  30 grands, 28 great grands and a host of great grands, He also has a sister in law: Mildred Rhodes from Brooklyn, NY, 5 daughter in laws, 4 son in laws and a host of nieces, nephews and friends