Billy Glen Matthis

Billy Glen Matthis, 67, of Merryville, LA, passed from this life on Thursday, September 19, 2013 in Lake Charles.  Mr. Matthis was a member of American Legion Post 27 in DeRidder.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sandra Matthis of Merryville, LA; sons, William James Matthis and wife Janet of DeRidder, LA and Andrew Edward Matthis of Monroe, LA; daughters, Kimberly Vodicka and husband David of DeRidder, LA and LeighAnn Michelle Matthis of Merryville, LA; brothers, Kenneth David Matthis and wife Wanda, Shelton Edmund Matthis and Samuel Matthis and wife Judy all of Merryville, LA; sister, Lola Mae Morrison of Merryville, LA; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ada Matthis; sister, Anna Belle Moses; brothers, Autwan Matthis and Frank T. Collins.

Visitation will be on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA.  Funeral services will be Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 10:00am at Myers-Colonial Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Cooper Cemetery in DeRidder, LA.  Bro. Jim Miers will officiate.