Michael "Mike" Matheny

1945 - 2024

Michael "Mike" Matheny

1945 - 2024

Michael Matheny Obituary

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Michael (Mike) Matheny, age 79, of Mt. Juliet, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on December 19, 2024. Mike was born in Rockwood, TN on September 7, 1945, to Braxton and Lyda Grace Matheny. He graduated from Livingston Academy in 1963 where he played football and basketball. Mike attended MTSU on a football scholarship. He excelled at football as he did at everything. Mike then went onto pharmacy school at The University of TN Memphis, graduating in 1972. He returned to his hometown of Livingston to work for Holt & Norris Drugs. He later owned his own pharmacy, Matheny's Prescription Shop. Mike continued to work at different pharmacies until his retirement in 2017.

On February 29, 1988, Mike began his journey of sobriety. He remained sober for 36 years. He took his sobriety very seriously and felt a calling in life to help others in AA.
Mike loved Jesus, Judy, his family, football, and people with all his heart. We know he was so excited to see Jesus. This world will not be near as bright without him. He had the best stories and loved to laugh. He left people better than he found them. There are only a few special people which leave your heart permanently changed and stamped by their love and care and that was Mike.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Judy Matheny. He leaves behind his children: Tammy (Rick) Livingston, Angie (Hugh) Smith and Michael S. Matheny. Beloved Grandson Hudson (Huddy) Smith; Sister: Ellen (Tom) Forkum; Brother: Ronnie (Hazel) Matheny; Sister-in-law: Sharon (Jerry) Crabtree; Faithful dog Peanut; along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents and in-laws Charlie and Ina Poston.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 18th, 2024, at Providence Church, 2293 S. Rutland Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN at 2PM, with visitation beginning at 1PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions may be made to Providence Church.

Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, 1098 Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615) 773-2663, www.bondmemorial.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bond Memorial Chapel - Mount Juliet

1098 Weston Dr., Mount Juliet, TN 37122

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