Parker Andrew Mathis

Franklin, NC - Parker Andrew Mathis, age 19, of Keener Mtn. Rd., Franklin, NC went to be with the Lord October 4, 2010 in an Asheville hospital.

A native of Macon County, he was the son of Mike Mathis of Asheville, NC and Robin Duvall Spivey and step-father Kevin Spivey of Franklin, NC. He was a member of Oakdale Baptist Church. He worked in construction as a house builder. He was a 2009 graduate of Franklin High School; played football and baseball; was All Conference in baseball and football; received the Panther Award in baseball; most valuable player in football and was awarded team Athlete of the Year in 2008-2009.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Brittania Henson and husband Aaron of Asheville, NC; two brothers, Derek Roland and Michael Mathis both of Franklin, NC and two nephews, Eli and Eland Henson. He is survived by maternal grandparents, Guy and Sandra Duvall of Franklin, NC and paternal grandmother, Faye Mathis of Asheville, NC. He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Fred Mathis.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Iotla Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Reeves, Rev. Jeff King and Rev. Stacy Woods officiating. Burial will be in Fouts Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Aaron Henson, Derek Roland, Michael Mathis, Tanner Duvall, Terry Mathis, Josh Brooks, Jeff Graham and Paul Higdon. Honorary pallbearers will be 2008-2009 football and baseball teammates.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Oakdale Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Charles Higdon, 5297 Upper Burningtown Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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