Gregory Matney

Bluefield, VA- The Honorable Gregory Stephen Matney, 50, of Bluefield, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, after a brief, but valiant, battle with prostate cancer. Born February 5, 1958 in Grundy, VA, he was the son of Clyde J. Matney and the late Margaret Compton Matney of Tazewell, VA. Greg and his wife Rhonda, regularly attended the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bluefield. Greg began his public service career as a Policeman serving first the Town and County of Tazewell, VA, then later as an officer for the City of Newport News. He later earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from Washington and Lee University and became a member of both the Virginia & West Virginia Bar Associations. He practiced law as a partner in Campbell & Matney Law Firm of Tazewell, VA, and was appointed District Court Judge of the 29th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, covering Tazewell, Buchanan, Russell, and Dickenson counties on May 23rd, 2008, In addition to his father, Clyde J. Matney of Tazewell, VA, he is survived by his wife, Rhonda; two daughters, Megan Renae and Mary Ann Matney both of Tazewell, VA; two step-daughters Jerina and husband Christian Strickler of Williamstown, WV and Erica Lockhart of Raleigh, NC; a sister; Kim Thomas and husband Greg of Tazewell, VA; and two nephews, Jarrod and Michael Thomas also of Tazewell, VA. A Memorial Service for Mr. Gregory S. Matney will be conducted at the Westminster Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:00am. The service will be officiated by Revs. Howard Finkel, Henry Johnson and the Honorable Jack "Chip" Hurley. Family and friends are invited to the Fellowship Hall of the Church to visit, remember and celebrate Greg's life following the service until 2:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to bring copies of pictures with Greg that they would like to share. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests a memorial contribution in Greg's honor be made to: The Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research and Education, P.O. Box 746, Earlysville, VA 22936. Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield, WV, is assisting the family of Gregory S. Matney with arrangements. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.mercerfuneralhome.com.

Gregory Matney

February 5, 1958 - October 7, 2008