Medford O. Mathis age 87 of Watertown died Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 2018 at Alive Hospice in Madison. Born Nov. 19, 1930 in Dekalb County, he was the son of the late Florence A. and Thelma Adamson Mathis and was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Adamson. Medford was a retired welder and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Elese Sisco Mathis of Watertown; nephews, Danny and Don Adamson both of Liberty; great nephew, Derek (Amanda) Adamson and their daughter, Zoe of Knoxville; great niece, Malea (Eric) Thompson and their son Issac of Chickamauga, GA. A Time of Remembrance for Medford will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at Hunter Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Alive Hospice.