Rayford, Mathis, 81, Columbus, GA, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. 

Homegoing Celebration will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 15, 2016 at Nazareth Baptist Church, officiated by Pastror Brandon Isom.

Interment at Green Acres Cemetery.

Viewing 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour at the Church Saturday.

The family will receive friends and the cortege will depart from the residence Saturday at 10:30 A.M.

Arrangements by Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. progressivefuneralhome.com,