John Wade Matheny Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 27, 2026, at the age of 85, John Wade Matheny (Columbia, Tennessee) passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Wade Matheny to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Matheny and Viola Matheny; and his sisters, Dorothy Hight and Bobbie Lee. He is survived by: his wife Katie Nix Matheny; his children, Pam Birkel (Jake) and Johnny Matheny (Melissa); his grandsons, John Robert Birkel, Will Birkel (Amanda), Cole Holder (Selena) and Brett Holder; and his great grandchildren, Liam Birkel, Milo Birkel, Kaylee Holder and Naomi Holder.
