He was a strong silent man who loved big - always willing to help where needed or give to anyone. Jerry was a devoted husband and father for 35 years. He loved spending time outside with his animals. He worked for Southeast Frozen Foods for the last sixteen years where he unexpectedly passed away.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Debra; sons, Bradely and Chaney Matney, both of Lexington, SC; sister, Nancy Matney of Hurley, VA and Rosemary Justice (Steve) of Green Cove Springs, FL; brothers, Ralph Matney and Brad Matney, both of Hurley, VA and great niece, Alexis Addair of Lexington, SC. He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Tommy Matney and sister, Janet Lester.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel, 820 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170 with interment at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 West Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29170. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Kidney Association, www.kidney.org.