Randy Matney

Randy Matney 52 of Panther went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 30, 2008, from his residence.

Born on December 3, 1955 at Trace Fork of Panther, he was the son of Harless and Freda (Justice) Matney.

Randy was a disabled coal miner who liked to hunt and loved his horses. He was of the Baptist faith.

Those left to love and cherish the memory of Randy are: his parents, Harless and Freda Matney of Trace Fork; his loving wife, Phyllis Ann Matney of Trace Fork; his six children: Randall Lynn, Marty Leon, Janet Marie, and Bobbie Joe Matney all of Trace Fork, Julie Ann (Henry) Dawson of Raysal, and Tabitha (Danny) Lester of Bradshaw; his four brothers: Norman (Wilma) Justice and Steven Lee (Sheila) Matney both of Trace Fork, Bernard Ray (Beverly) Matney of Cub Creek, and Ricky Dale Matney; his sister, Joyce (Mike) Roberts of Pineville; his 33 nieces and nephews; a very special great nephew, Eric Taylor Lester; and a host of family and friends.

Friends called at the Harless and Freda Matney residence on Trace Fork of Panther on Tuesday, July 1st and Wednesday, July 2nd after 6:00 pm. Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm at the Harless and Freda Matney residence with the Rev. Jack Cook, Rev. Raymond J. Shrader, Rev. Eddie Cline, and the Rev. Roger Walker officiating. Burial followed in the Justice Family Cemetery on Trace Fork of Panther. Family and friends served as pallbearers.