Bill Matheny, age 88 of Forest City

Bill Matheny, age 88 of Forest City died Monday, January 26, 2026. Bill was born October 7, 1937, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Earl and Bessie Smith Matheny.

Bill worked for Sealtest Milk for 28 years and then American Greetings, Inc. where he retired after 22 years. He also served in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Bill was a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School Director, Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Choir Member and RA Leader.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Jay Matheny, twin Bobby Matheny, and Grover Matheny, sisters, Blanche Matheny, Ann Mathis, and Eunice Medford, and daughter-in-law, Rose Matheny.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen Green Matheny, his son, Bob Matheny (Darlene), his daughter, Sheila Womack (Terry), his grandsons, Mason Womack and Trent Matheny, granddaughter, Amber Shires, great-granddaughter, Emmy Morrow and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held January 30 at Smith Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Terry White officiating.

Memorials may be made to Smith Grove Baptist Church, PO Box, 1195, Forest City, NC 28043.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.