Sonnie Wayne Matney, 85, of Greensburg, KY, son of the late Sonnie Matney and Lula Edwards Matney, was born on June 15, 1938 in Green County and departed this life on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at his home.
Sonnie had made a profession of faith in Christ and attended the Union Chapel Church. He was a dairy farmer, owned/operated Matney Sawmill, and served in the United States Army.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Matney. He later united in marriage to Elizabeth Risen Matney (who survives) having united on June 1, 1978.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Elizabeth Risen Matney of Greensburg
1 son: Mike Matney of Greensburg
2 grandchildren: Sarah Biscan & husband Luke of Glasgow and Michael Matney & wife Cheyenne of Campbellsville
5 great-grandchildren
1 daughter-in-law: Kim Matney of Greensburg
1 brother & sister-in-law: Gleason & Betty Matney
2 sisters & a brother-in-law: Anne Harmon and Stella Louise & Dennis Whitlock
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Funeral Service: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Bro. Wilburn Bonta, Bro. Adam Pruitt, and Bro. Mickey Pruitt officiating
Burial: Josie Pierce Cemetery with Full Military Honors by the Glasgow D.A.V.
Visitation: Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and Sunday after 7:00amCT
Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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