Both of Johnny Mathis' parents are African-American. His mother (Mildred Boyd Mathis) was fair complexioned and his father (Clem Mathis, Sr.) had a similar bronze complexion as his son, Johnny Mathis. Like over 80 percent of people in the United States who are classified as "Black" and/or "African American," Mathis has a mixed ancestry.
Johnny Mathis was born to Clem and Mildred Mathis on September 30, 1935, in Gilmer, Texas. Mildred was of Choctaw Indian descent, and Clem was African and French Creole descent.
No, she wasn't. I worked with her back in the 60's.
Johnny Mathis Sings was created in 1967.
Johnny 'Country' Mathis died on 2011-09-27.
Born John Royce Mathis on September 30, 1935 in Gilmer, Texas, Johnny Mathis is the fourth born child of seven children born to Clemmie Lamont Mathis, Sr. and Mildred Boyd Mathis. His eldest siblings are a sister Marguerite, brother Clem, Jr. (now deceased), and sister Elizabeth. After Johnny Mathis' birth his parents had three more children which are Mathis' youngest siblings: brother Ralph, sister Linda, and brother Michael.
As of February 2014, Johnny Mathis has made no such announcement.
No, she wasn't. I worked with her back in the 60's.
Born John Royce Mathis on September 30, 1935 in Gilmer, Texas, Johnny Mathis is the fourth born child of seven children born to Clemmie Lamont Mathis, Sr. and Mildred Boyd Mathis. His eldest siblings are a sister Marguerite, brother Clem, Jr. (now deceased), and sister Elizabeth. After Johnny Mathis' birth his parents had three more children which are Mathis' youngest siblings: brother Ralph, sister Linda, and brother Michael.
Johnny Mathis Sings was created in 1967.
Johnny Mathis was born on September 30, 1935.
Johnny Mathis was born on September 30, 1935.
Johnny 'Country' Mathis died on 2011-09-27.
Mildred Boyd Mathis
Rapture - Johnny Mathis album - was created in 1962.
Olé - Johnny Mathis album - was created in 1965.
Johnny 'Country' Mathis died on 2011-09-27.
As of February 2014, Johnny Mathis has made no such announcement.
Heavenly - Johnny Mathis album - was created in 1959-04.