Francis Charles (Hank) Mathis, 97, of Butterfield, Mo., passed away May 28, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.

He was born on Sept. 22, 1927, in Lincoln, Ark., the son of Ernest (Hap) and Laura (Greene) Mathis. He was united in marriage to Dovie (Corn) Mathis on May 3, 1948. She preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 2020.

“Hank,” as known by most people, received his education throughout Jenkins, Mo., and Cassville, Mo., areas, graduating High School at Seligman, Mo., in 1947. He moved to Kansas City, Kan., where he worked for General Motors, worked in carpentry, farmed, and then made his career as a foreman for Gas Service Company. Upon retiring from the Gas Company, he moved his family back home to Barry County, Mo.

Survivors include two sons, Charles Mathis and Darrell Mathis, both of Butterfield, Mo., two daughters, Tomi Roberts of Butterfield, Mo., and Lisa Parsons and her husband Jeff of Monett, Mo., five grandchildren, Jake Roberts, Tim Roberts, Elizabeth Roberts-Smith, Matthew Lawrence, and Ashleigh Nelson, eight great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Frances June Rumford, two brothers and three sisters.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.