Paul Douglas Matheny Sr., 79
A retired manager with Genesco and a member of Arlington Church of Christ, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving his country during the Normandy invasion and European campaigns where he received several honors including the Bronze Star for Heroism. He was a sportsman, athlete and contributor to the community which was recognized when he was elected to the Warren County Sports Hall of Fame in May of 2001.
The son of the late Ona Manila and Lozier Matheny, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Dean Martin Matheny; and sister, Mildred Matheny Grissom.
He is survived by his wife, Nonnie Smith Jones Matheny; brother, L.J. Matheny of Campaign; sister, Anna Schmitz of Pennsylvania; sons, Paul Douglas Matheny Jr. of Petersburg, Va., Darrell Forrest Matheny of Monroe, Ga., and Jackie Dewayne Matheny of McMinnville; stepchildren, Angela Heffington of Gallatin, Rickey Jones of McMinnville and Kristie Jones of Chattanooga; 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with Jackie Matheny, Jerry Roberts and Charles Pearson officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 10, 2004