Foster Matherly

Foster Matherly, age 78, of Rocky Mount, VA passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital from results of a car accident. He was born March 13, 1936 the son of the late Sam Matherly and Carrie Matherly Hubbard. In addition to his parents Foster was preceded in death by his sons, Kenneth Foster Matherly, Samuel Nelson Matherly, Gary Wayne Matherly; also brothers and sisters. Foster was the owner of Matherly Stove Company, Matherly Welding and Matherly Manufacturing for 50 plus years. Foster was a very talented man had a knack for doing almost anything he put his mind too; he was loved by many and was an inspiration to all who knew him. His hobbies included spending time with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren; watching his grandson play baseball, riding his motorcycle and his favorite hobby was watching his great grandchildren grow. Surviving are his wife, Dale Matherly of Rocky Mount; daughter, Donna Brubaker of Rocky Mount; step daughter, Tammie Ferrell and husband, Mark of Gretna; step son, Jeffrey Clay of Gretna; grandsons, Samuel N. Matherly, Jr. of Bassett, Dylan Brubaker of Rocky Mount; granddaughters, Connor Matherly of Rocky mount, Morgan Ferrell of Gretna; great great grandchildren, Paxton Matherly, Nicholas Brubaker, Mckinleigh Brubaker. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home with Rev. J. D. Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. before the funeral service starts. Arrangements by Lynch Conner Bowman Funeral Home, 140 Floyd Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 (540) 483-5533