Billy was a lover of nature and the outdoors. His main passion was turkey hunting. He was a four time state turkey calling champion. He served as the president of the Mississippi Wild Turkey Federation three times. He was a member of Broadmoor Baptist Church. Billy served his nation proudly in the Koran Conflict in the US Navy.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sue Blocker; sons, Michael Mathis and Mitchel Mathis; and sister, Mary Blocker.
He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Mathis of Florence, MS and James Mathis of Dayton, TX; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 01, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm and the funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm, at Lakewood Funeral Home located at 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakewoodfuneraljackson.com for the Blocker family.