Gretna……Kenneth "Ken" Melvin Matherly, Sr., age 72 of Gretna died Friday, May 13, 2016 at his residence.
Born August 14, 1943 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Lloyd Hampton Matherly, Sr. and Angie Hammock Matherly. He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Elliott; and two brothers, Quitman Arthur and L.H. Matherly, Jr. Mr. Matherly was a member of Summersett Baptist Church and was an auto technician. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching softball.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Talbott Matherly of the residence; three sons, Kenny Matherly, Jr. and wife, Kim of Gretna, William Matherly and wife, Tammy of Gretna and Darrell Elliott and wife, Debra of Mims, FL; one daughter Arlene Dalton and husband, Glenn of Gretna; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016 at Summersett Baptist Church by Rev. Jason Andrews.
The family will receive friends at the residence of his daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Glenn Dalton, 1784 Music Street, Gretna.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Gretna Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 14, Gretna, VA 24557 or to the Gretna Fire Department, P.O. Box 615 Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.