Mr. Lester “Bud” Franklin Mathis, Jr., 60, entered into rest May 8, 2017. Bud a native of Augusta was a Christian and construction worker and a member of Forest Hills AA. Survivors include his daughter, Kindra McCook (Jamie); sisters, Kimberly Neetles and Patricia Neetles Loftis and one grandson, Jacob McCook. He is preceded in death by his two daughters, Gloria Dawkins McNeill and Kathleen Renee Dawkins Landrum. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, May 20th. 2017 from 4:00-6:00 pm at McNeill Funeral Home. Please visit www.mcneillfuneralhome.com to sign the family’s personal guestbook. In lieu of flowers please make contribution to the family to help with funeral service.