Kyle Reeves Matherly

Kyle Reeves Matherly, 78, of Rocky Mount, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2011, at his home while working in his yard, an activity he enjoyed. He was a lifelong resident of Franklin County and served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. After 38 years as a construction inspector for the Virginia Department of Highways, he fully enjoyed his retirement years, particularly his time spent with his "golf buddies" on the golf course and his mornings with the "McDonald's Breakfast Club." He especially enjoyed family outings at Myrtle Beach and Smith Mountain Lake. He spent many years coaching his growing sons in their baseball pursuits and continued to enjoy watching sports of any kind.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Gerthie Davidson Matherly. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Audrey Bousman Matherly; his children, Suzanne Zollman, of Hayes, Leslie Matherly and wife, Debbie, of Davisville, W.Va., Ray Matherly, of Parkersburg, W.Va., Vickie King and Darryl, of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Rob and Candy Noe, Justin and Christie Matherly, of Parkersburg, W.Va., Zach Sink and Carson King, of Rocky Mount, and Brittany Matherly, of Martinsville; greatgrandchildren, Kaylea, Alexxis and Mason, of Parkersburg, W.Va,; brother and sister-in-law, Lynn Matherly and wife, Jayne, of Rocky Mount; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Art and Judy Campbell, of Parkersburg, W.Va.; numerous beloved nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and faithful companion, Zeke.
Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 2 p.m. Tuesday with Dr. Stan Parris and Pastor Mark Griffith officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Free Clinic of Franklin County, P.O. Box 764, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540-489-7500). His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Flora Funeral Service & Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.