Arthur Mattison

June 10, 1937 - October 1, 2020

On Thursday, October 1, 2020, Arthur Willie Mattison, affectionately known as ‘’Bill Geer’’, formerly of 601 Caughlin Avenue, Anderson, SC departed this life at the Rainey Hospice of the Upstate at the age of 83. Mr. Mattison is survived by two sons, Willie Butler (Sherry) and Jay Rucker; two brothers, Rayford Geer and Floyd Geer; two grandsons, Doquavis Tillison and Zori Butler (Marley); five great-grandchildren Zoey Butler, Kayerra Butler, Ameria Butler, Adisyn Butler, and Madisyn Butler; a host of nieces, nephews; which three were reared in the home with him, Frances Dotson, Walter Geer, and Judy Geer; and a host of great-nieces and nephews. Mr. Mattison was preceded in death by his parents, Thadus Mattison and Susie Geer. On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 1:00 pm a graveside service will be held for Mr. Mattison at Westview Cemetery, 434 Sayre Street, Anderson, SC 29621 with Pastor Patrick Harrison, officiating. Public viewing will be Wednesday from 1:00 pm until 8:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. The family is at 606 Salem Street, Anderson, SC 29624.