Vernon Mathena

Vernon W. Mathena, Jr. age 76, of Granite, died Saturday August 2, 2008 at his home. He was born June 11, 1932 in Baltimore, MD the son of the late Vernon W. Mathena, Sr. and the late Ethelene Wilt Mathena. He was a Retired Baltimore County Fireman engine #18 from May 12, 1956-May 25, 1973. He served in the Army from June 4, 1953-October 18, 1954. He was the founder of Mathena Septic Tank Service. He enjoyed Farming, Hunting, Fishing, Nascar Racing and most importantly spending time with his family. Former owner of Granite Mobile Home Park. He was the husband of the late Virginia Anne Mathena (nee Dennis). Devoted father of Jeffrey E. Mathena, Sr. and wife Linda of Manchester, Verna Jean Berg and husband Michael of Granite. Dear brother of Betty Meekins of Granite, Vivian Leatherwood of Woodbine, Barbara Harris of Granite, Patsey Haddaway of Granite, Larry Mathena, Sr. of Granite, Bremen Mathena, Sr. of Granite, Bob Mathena of Granite and the late Mary Jane Geisler. Loving grandfather of Jeffrey Mathena, Jr., Dawn Tober, Randy Mathena, Amie Rankin, Dana Mays and Kristan Berg. Loving great grandfather of- Jeffrey Mathena III, Justin Tober, Brett Tober, Tyler Marie Mays, Connor Rankin and Caden Rankin. Funeral Service Friday August 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Granite Presbyterian Church, 10637 Old Court Road, Woodstock, MD. Interment Lake View Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Burrier-Queen Funeral Home & Crematory, PA 1212 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield (Beside South Carroll High School) on Wed. & Thurs. 3-5 & 7-9 PM.
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