Wayne Matheny, 90, of Marmaduke, passed from this life on December 14, 2024, In Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Wayne was born March 12, 1934, in Lafe, Arkansas to George Bird Matheny and Burley Lucinda Matheny. He was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Army. Upon his discharge from the Army, Wayne worked as a mechanist at National Oil until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and had a passion for woodworking.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice and all his siblings.
Wayne is survived by his children, Don (Suzie) Matheny of Houston, and Brian Matheny of Marmaduke, Bonita (Terry) North of Paragould; Grandchildren, Matthew, Hunter and Dylan; great grandchildren, Kelton, Klayton, Aubree and Korbin.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Mitchell Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM, at the Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Harvey’s Chapel Cemetery in Marmaduke, Arkansas. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.