Paul J. Mathis

On Tuesday, December 7, 2010, in Frederick, MD. He is survived by his sister, Maggie Cisar, two stepchildren, Michael Baer and Karen Baer, and six grandchildren. He also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends, including nephews CW, Arthur, and James Thomas, niece Susie Thomas Smith, and his ex-wife, Paula Mathis, with whom he remained close. Born March 5, 1928, Paul graduated from Charlotte Hall Military Academy in St. Mary’s County, attended the University of Maryland, and, as a general contractor during the 1970s and 1980s, led the reconstruction of many of the historic buildings in Old Town, Alexandria. A memorial service will be held at Cunningham Funeral Home, 811 Cameron St., Alexandria, VA, on Saturday, January 8, at 11:30 a.m.