Fred Matney Obituary
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One of 13 children, Fred was born March 29, 1945 in Panther, WV, the son of Kennis Matney and Lou Jane Ashby Matney.
Fred served in the United States Navy and worked tirelessly as a coal miner to provide for his family.
Fred married Edith Lambert on September 10, 1966 and they went on to create a beautiful family.
Fred loved to hunt, fish, garden, and make people laugh, but the joy of his life was becoming a grandfather.
Remaining to cherish Fred's memory are his wife of 59 years, Edith, children, Darrin (Michelle), Kristie (Donnell), Angie, Cindy (Allen), and Michael. He will be lovingly remembered by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, precious family members and lifelong friends.
Military Honors will be presented on November 4, 2025 at 2:30pm at Salisbury National Cemetery Annex. A memorial service will be held that evening (November 4, 2025) at 5:00pm at Word of Truth in Jesus Name in Harmony, NC, officiants Pastor Darlene Reed and Minister Lana Lambert.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC.
Submitted courtesy of Fanning Funeral Home, Iaeger, WV.
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