Alexander Mathis

Mr. Alexander Mathis, 51, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at the Osceola Therapy and Living Center. Mr. Mathis was born in Blytheville to Marie Webb and James Mathis, both of whom receded him in death. He attended Blytheville Public Schools, and worked as an automobile mechanic until his illness.

Mr. Mathis is survived by two sons, Alexander Mathis Jr. and J.J. Mathis, both of Tulsa, Okla.;

One daughter, Anitta Mathis of Blytheville;

Four brothers, Robert Webb of Blytheville, Jerry Mathis and John Lumpkins, both of Memphis, and William Jefferson of Tulsa; and

Three sisters, Betty Jean Webb, Caroline Webb, and Patricia Lumpkins, all of Tulsa.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Carney Funeral Home Chapel.

Condolences may be offered at www.carneyfuneralhome.com