Charles "Chuck" Edward Mathis, 69, of Chattanooga, died on Friday, April 3, 2026.

He was a graduate of Red Bank High School.  Chuck, as he was commonly known as, served in the U.S. Army. He spent 27 years at Erlanger Medical Center in the Maintenance Department.

Chuck loves his family and they knew he would do anything for them.

He loved his dogs, hunting, fishing, the pool, woodworking, playing cards, especially Texas Hold'em Poker.  Chuck loved to listen to music.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Pete" Mathis and Mary Ann Holden Mathis and a sister, Kathy Mathis Hicks.

Chuck is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Deborah Mathis; sister, Wanda (John) Bennudriti; brothers, Tommy Mathis and Jimmy (Letha) Mathis and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service for Chuck will be held at 1 PM Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in the funeral home chapel with Brother Bobby Webb officiating.  Interment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 11 AM ~ 1 PM Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343, (423) 531-3975.