Jackie Lee Matheny, Sr., 81, of Liberty, formerly of Troutman, NC, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at Jackson General Hospital after a short illness.
Jack retired from the State of North Carolina after 31 years of service. He was very outgoing and never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn “Ritzie” Holstine Matheny; parents, Lester & Minnie Snodgrass Matheny; sisters, Melba Matheny, Ellen Jean (Neil) Smith; brothers, Charles (Betty) Matheny, Glen Matheny.
Jack is survived by sons, Jackie Lee (Tammy) Matheny, Jr. and Christopher Matheny; stepdaughter, Deanna Boggs of Parkersburg; sister, Joyce (Don) Petry of Kenna; brother, Darrell (Margie) Matheny of Rock Hill, SC; sister-in-law, Susan Matheny; grandchildren, Cassandra Matheny, Josh (Melanie) Matheny; step grandchildren, Tia Boggs, Michael Boggs; 8 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park. Friends and family will gather one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
(Cousin) Jackie and family, my love, prayers and condolences.
My dearest Uncle Jack. I can’t remember a day when he didn’t bring love, sunshine or happiness into someone’s life His laughter and smile could light up the darkest day. He was always a part of my life. He would always tell me one of his favorite memories was when I was just a baby my mom ( his sister Jean) would let him feed me a bottle and help babysit. He said he had to help since I was his first niece. Bless his heart he was only ten years old. The last time we talked he told me this memory/story again. I never tired of hearing him laugh when he shared this story with me. This is my favorite story/memory among the thousands we made through our lives. I know he is in Heaven and is reunited with all our love ones but I will miss him everyday. He never failed to say “I love you, Shel”. As always my reply, “I love you Uncle Jack”.