04/08/2026
John Lee Mathis, 52 of Shelbyville, Texas departed this physical life on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at UT Health Center in Tyler, Texas.
Funeral service is at 11am on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at St. Matthews Baptist Church with Rev. Kevin Boyer, Officiating Minister. Interment is at Greer Cemetery.
Viewing is from 8:30am until 10am on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Garner and Son Chapel.
He is survived by:
Children:
Desmond Mathis (Raven) of San Augustine
Don’Karvian Dickson of California
Breanna Rodgers (Jerdarius) of San Augustine
Ja’Davian Mathis of San Augustine
Jonavian Mathis of Shelbyville
Bracilyn Mathis of San Augustine
7 Grandchildren
Parents, Vickie and Stanley Edwards of San Augustine
Sister, Jennifer Pogue of Houston
Brother, Odis Mathis of Diboll
As well as, a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services are under the direction Percy Garner and Son Mortuary, 304 Ironosa Road, San Augustine, Texas 75972.









