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 18 th , 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