Rex MathisAbilene, TXRex Lee Mathis was born on June 24, 1940 to Floyd Lee and Juanita Evadine (Bottoms) Mathis in Jack County, Texas. He passed away on Sunday February 19, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. He was 76 years old.There will be a visitation on Thursday, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro, Texas. Services will be Friday at 2:00PM at First Baptist Church in Jacksboro with burial following in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.Rex married Joan Dunlap on November 28, 1957 in Jermyn, Texas. He was a retired oilfield supervisor having worked many years for R. L. Adkins Corporation. He was a active member and deacon for First Baptist Church in Jacksboro as well as serving on the Faith Community Hospital Board. Rex was a member and past Master of Fort Richardson #327 Masonic Lodge. He served his community, faithfully followed his Lord and Savior; and was a loving and kind husband, father, brother, and friend that will be missed dearly.He is preceded in death by his parents.Among those who will cherish his memory include his wife Joan Mathis of Abilene; children Tina Wyatt and husband Jay, Lee Mathis and wife Kelly, and Wanda Gregory and husband Tommy, all of Abilene; brother Donald Mathis of Jacksboro; grandchildren Mitchell Wyatt, Jason Gregory, Chelsie Harruff, Jennifer Lovelady, Amy Simmons, Kristen Newton; nephew Timmy Mathis; nieces Shelly Swan and Teresa Austin; 7 great-grandchildren with one on the way come April; and many other extended family members and friends.