Fred Lee Matney's Obituary
Funeral services for Fred ?Big Daddy? Matney, Jr. 57, of Longview will be held at Four O?clock pm Tuesday June 26, 2007 at the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home 1617 Judson Road with Eddie Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Old White Oak Cemetery. Mr. Matney passed away Saturday June 23, 2007 in Longview.
He was born June 3, 1950 in Longview and had lived all of his life in this area. He was the owner of Matney Landscaping and attended the Stillwaters Church in Liberty City. He cared about his son and daughter very much, he also loved spending time with his three grandsons fishing and camping. He also loved his flower gardens. He loved doing special things with friends Ray McKee and Don Campbell, also loved fishing at Hat & Star Ranch.
He loved life and never met a stranger. He retired in 1993 from Crown Cork and Seal after twenty two years.
He is survived by his daughter, Robin Lee McDaniel and husband Jerry of Liberty City; son Daniel Mack Matney of Spring Hill; three grandsons, Hunter McDaniel, Colby McDaniel and Jace McDaniel, brother, Dane Matney and wife Kathryn of East Mountain; sisters, Bonnie Wedin of Longview; Devonna Matney of White Oak; Diana Hughes and husband Doyle of White Oak; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred Matney, Sr. and Sara Blakeney Matney.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday June 25, 2007 from 6pm until 8pm.
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