Ronnie “Pointy Boots” Mathis, a Corpus Christi celebrity, died March 19 after battling Stage 4 prostate cancer.
Mathis was 70, public records show. He was known for his extravagant fashion style.
People would often see him pedaling his bike along the bayfront, resplendent in blue, red, purple or any number of other colors. Mathis would wear a cowboy hat and pointed-toed shoes.
The U.S. Army veteran, who served in Vietnam, would have his fingers bejeweled with golf ball-sized rings, and his belt buckle the size of a dinner plate.
In this 2023 file photo, Ronnie “Pointy Boots” Mathis rides his bicycle in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day march in downtown Corpus Christi.
Mathis’ family started a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. Those wanting to donate may visit bit.ly/RonnieMathis.
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“We are heartbroken to share the passing of our beloved, Ronnie ‘Pointy Boots’ Mathis,” the GoFundMe said. “Ronnie was a true community icon. Known and loved by so many, he had a presence you simply couldn’t miss. Whether he was riding through town in his signature style or stopping to connect with others, Ronnie brought joy, confidence, and unforgettable energy everywhere he went. If you ever saw him, you never forgot him.”
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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