Hunter Gene Mathis was born to Edwin and Diane Mathis on March 3, 1998 in Branson, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
Hunter was a hardworking and happy person. He thrived on being the life of the party and bringing a smile to everyone’s face. He loved spending time with his family and was always there for anyone that needed help. He was the favorite uncle to his nephew, Kayden, and niece, Elaina. They were always found wrestling and squealing with delight when he was around. Hunter gave all to others selflessly and completely. He enjoyed watching anime, his favorite being One Piece which he faithfully watched all 950+ episodes. Hunter also treasured spending time outdoors, often hiking or running nature trails. When he wasn’t doing either of those he loved to cook, often to the astonishment of others at what he dared to combine in his ingredients. He graduated from Hollister High School in 2016, then completed his welding degrees at MTI in Springfield, Missouri in February of 2021. Hunter will be forever in the hearts of those that knew him and rests in the arms of the true and living God. He will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.
Hunter is survived by his mother Diane; father Edwin; his two brothers Garret Moore and Skylar Mathis; sister Amber Harrison with her husband Chase; nephew Kayden and niece Elaina and other caring relatives.
Memorial services for Hunter will be 5:00 P.M. Saturday, April 10, 2021 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Ted Spencer officiating. Services and arrangements are under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. On line condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com
Effective October 21, 2020 through April 30, 2021 the City of Ozark, Missouri issued a mask ordinance. A requirement to wear face coverings when in public, for the purpose of preventing or limiting the spread of COVID-19. Masks are also required at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Barnes Funeral Home is following the ordinance and recommend social distance guidelines. The family and staff thank you in advance, for your understanding during these difficult times.
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Rachel McElroy says
April 8, 2021 at 2:51 pmPrayers and hugs for all of you!
Sheila Wilson says
April 10, 2021 at 10:12 pmDiane, I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I had known sooner so I could have been at the service. Please know that I’m praying for you, and for your entire family. May you find strength and comfort in our savior, and also a peace that passes all our understanding.
Willow says
January 28, 2022 at 2:35 ami still can’t believe he’s gone, i came here just to re-solidify the finite nature of reality. one of our mutual friends also died this month, and i guess it’s just crazy looking back on all those good times we had. all the smiling memories that will forever be nothing more than just what they are, memories. I guess i came here to say these things cause I don’t think anyone will read it, but maybe im not the only one doing this… if you read this just please know that im sorry this happened. He deserved to be so much happier in his life than he ever was. I’ll never forget his smiles, his laughs, the mischievous look he almost always had in his eyes.. He was more than just a good person, he was a good friend, brother, partner, coworker, Hunter was a good man. I dont think he ever saw the potential i saw in him. I’d always hoped hed grow to see it, and maybe he did before departure. all i know is i miss him like hell, it boggles my mind that it happened, and like that life will never be the same as it used to be. forgive my rambling. I hope that whoever reading this is ok, and i hope you know that you’re not alone. this hurts a lot, it was never supposed to be easy and it’s not going to be. But we can both make it through. We are what carries his memory. The Egyptians believed that a person dies twice, once when your breath leaves your body, the second time is the last time someone says your name. We are what keeps him alive, remember that.
I really hope life gets easier…. this sucks.