Jerry L. Mathis, age 76, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away Thursday, (October 10, 2019) in Bowling Green, KY.

He was born on August 27, 1943 in Leitchfield, KY, the son of the late John and Gertrude Blanton Mathis.

He was a retired truck driver for American Freightways, he enjoyed farming, drag racing and going to the races, fishing, messing with his chickens, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Hanging Rock Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharon Mathis; daughter, Amy Snyder (Wendell); two grandchildren, Kenzie Cummings (Noah) and Kole Snyder; two sisters, Georgia Key and Debra Mathis; and two brothers, Johnny and Lloyd Mathis; three sister in laws, Carol Swift, Elaine Mathis, and Debbie Mathis; several nieces and nephews, and many friends also survive.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Willard Mathis, and one sister, Shirly Mathis.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, (October 14, 2019) at the Dermitt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Bro. Jerry Dunaway will be officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, and from 9:00 a.m. Monday until time of services.

Online condolences can be made in the guestbook on our website at www.dermittfuneralhome.com .