Edward Neil Mathis, a fourth-generation rancher and a true cowboy at heart, will be remembered for his deep love of family, friends, community, and the land he worked so hard to preserve.

He was a member of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association and recently the recipient of the Farm Credit/FCA Outstanding Rancher Leader Award in recognition of his leadership, service to FCA, and commitment to progressive ranch management practices that have positively impacted Florida’s cattle industry.

He also served as a Board Director and was a member of the Beef and Ag Committee with the Pasco County Fair.

Known lovingly as “Uncle Neil” to many, he had a special place in his heart for supporting the youth in the community. He loved his family and friends deeply, and to all who knew him, he was one hell of a cowboy.

Neil was preceded in death by his mother, Christine Phillips; his father, Loyd Mathis; and his grandmother, Ethel Grantham.

He is survived by his Aunt, Dorothy Grantham; Cody and Addison Green and their children, Tilly Jo and Loretta Jo; Maxine and Darryl Green; Kayla and Jerry Torres and their children, Geo and Livi; Elaine Sharp; Justin and Jenn Hunter and their children, Bradley and Navy; Matt Hunter; Cole Sharp; and Heather and John Glavich and their children, Haley and Tyler

A service of remembrance will be held on June 4 at 6:00 p.m. at the Dan Cannon Auditorium at the Pasco County Fairgrounds.