Dean Harold Matherly

December 20, 1938 - February 11, 2020

Dean Harold Matherly, age 81, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1938 in Butler, Tenn., a son of the late George Dewey and Ethel Sexton Matherly. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Noel Allen Matherly and Frances Robert Matherly; and sisters, Shirley Matherly and Janet Jeandell. Dean was a member of Anchor Baptist Church in Bristol, Va. He retired from the Vacuum Center on State Street where he was a mechanic for vacuums and sewing machines for over fifteen years. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Joyce Williams Matherly; son Gregory Matherly; sisters, Wanda “Ruth” Madron and Linda Stikes; and brother, Larry Ray Matherly. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. with Pastor Mark Vestal officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anchor Baptist Church, 608 W. Mary Street, Bristol, VA 24201. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and the staff of NHC Healthcare in Bristol, Va. for their care of Mr. Matherly. Arrangements especially for Mr. Matherly and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.