Julius Mathis Sr.

The man. The myth. The legend. Julius “Smitty” Mathis, Sr., 75 years old, of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully in the home that he shared with his daughter in McDonough, Georgia on August 29, 2021. Our father, was a very giving man. One who lived and died on his “own” terms.

A graduate of the class of 1964 from Miami Northwestern Senior High “Proud Blue & Gold Bulls”.

Julius is survived by his brother, Jonathan Mathis; his children, Julius Mathis, Jr., Juleen Woods, Trevor Mathis, Sr., and Joy Mathis.

He is preceded in death by his siblings, Willie C., Arthur, and Ausserita Mathis.

Funeral Arrangements

The funeral arrangements are entrusted to, Fred Hunter Funeral Services.  

Viewing will be held on Friday, September 10th from 5-9:00 p.m. at Fred Hunter’s Hollywood Campus located at 6301 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33024.

The Wake will be held on Friday, September 10th from at the home of his son, Julius Mathis Jr., 18430 NW 28th Pl, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 1723 NW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33136.

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Julius will be laid to rest at the South Florida National Cemetery 6501 FL-7, Lake Worth, FL 33449. Flowers are not allowed at the burial site.

Therefore, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that monetary donations be sent to one of the following charitable organizations:

The Believe Foundation, in honor of his late grand-nephew, Jaxen Mathis.

Donations can be made at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YATGD3DWCJYYC

OR

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1125 in c/o contact Mr. Alvin W. Roberts, Vice President.

For more information contact Juleen Woods (daughter) or Mr. Alvin W. Roberts.