Herbert H. Matherly

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JOHNSON CITY - Herbert H. Matherly, 88, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born in Butler, Tennessee, and grew up in Carter County. He was the son of George Dewey Matherly and Ruth Esther Long. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Herbert Matherly, Jr., in December 2016.

In 1949 he started working for Pet Dairy. In 1950 he organized the Pet Dairy Credit Union, starting with a $5 deposit, which grew into a multi-million dollar credit union at the time of his retirement in 1994. His philosophy was people helping people. He dedicated his life to the prosperity of his credit union members and making a difference in the quality of countless people's lives.

For many years he was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, serving as deacon and Sunday School class president.

He was a devoted family man. He leaves behind his loving wife, Jean, of 68 years; two daughters, Jennifer Lynn of Kingsport and Laura Lee of United Arab Emirates; and two granddaughters, Angela and Emily.

Graveside services will be held at a later date.

Herbert married Frances Jean Burleson on 16 Mar 1950 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Frances (daughter of Arlie Robert Burleson and Mallie Cole) was born about 1930 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Dec 2017 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Matherly Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]