The Funeral Service for Mr. Marvin “Big Boy” Mathis of Fort Valley, Georgia will be held Monday, April 11, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, 507 State University Drive, Fort Valley, Georgia. Interment will follow at Willow Lake Cemetery, Fort Valley, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 concerns, we ask that you MASK UP and continue to practice social distancing for your protection and for the safety of others.
Marvin “Big Boy” Mathis was born to James David (J.D.) and Alice Mae Mathis on August 24, 1950, in Montezuma, Georgia, and was reared in Fort Valley, Georgia. Marvin was the twin brother of the late Melvin “Peachy” Mathis. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. Marvin graduated from Henry Alexander Hunt High School in the Class 1968 and attended Fort Valley State College now Fort Valley State University.
Marvin served as Assistant Director of Peach County Recreation Department for Fort Valley, Byron, and Powersville, Georgia. Marvin loved working with youth and played a major role in molding young boys’ and girls’ athletic minds and ability. Many of his participants went on to play varsity high school sports, college sports and even professional sports. He also played a major role in securing larger and better athletic fields in Fort Valley, Byron, and Powersville. He loved life! Big Boy loved his family and friends. He departed this earthly life on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Houston County Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brothers: J.D. Mathis (Boy), Walter Mathis (Red), Carl Mathis (Mack), Charlie Mathis (Lynn), Edward Mathis (Moody), and his twin brother, Melvin Mathis (Peachy).
His life will forever be cherished in the lives of his son, Maurice Mathis (Patrice); his granddaughters: Jaila Mathis, London Mathis, and Logan Mathis; grandson, Lathan Mathis; great-grandson, Ryder Redding; and sisters: Mrs. Mildred Houston, Mrs. Eloise Rountree, and Dr. Bettye Clark. He also leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.