Landon Matherly

Burlington Mr. Landon Franklin "Frank" Matherly, 73, of 3008 S. Mebane Street, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved family members who went on before him on August 27, 2012 at 6:20am after years of failing health and a recent battle with cancer. Frank retired from Map Enterprises and was a member of Open Bible Baptist Church. He enjoyed motorcycles, classic cars and being with his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of nearly 54 years, Jean McKinney Matherly; son, Landon Harold Matherly; daughter-in-laws, Joan Matherly and Tammy Matherly; grandchildren, Landon Jennifer, Tabitha Ernesto, Jessi and Kody; great grandchildren, Xander, Bentley, Destiny and Rosa; brothers, Leonard Erma, Johnny Brenda, H.B. Brenda, Curtis Joy, Robert Lisa and Tom all of Burlington, Bill Caroline of Lynchburg, VA; sisters, Estelle Gillispie of Eden, Betty Jean Futrell of Florida, Janet Randy Poole of Yanceyville, Juanita Smith, Linda Faye Wally Boyer and Dee Matherly all of Burlington, numerous beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving son, Franklin Lynn Matherly and sister, Delphine Simpson. The funeral service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Steve Pruitt and Pastor Don Collins. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:45pm prior to the service. The interment will follow in Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. At other times the family will be at the home. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to Kathleen Jurkowich from Piedmont Health Senior Care P.A.C.E. and the Hospice Home staff of Alamance-Caswell for all the wonderful care and love they have shown to Frank and the family. Memorials may be made to Piedmont Health Senior Care P.A.C.E., 1214 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell and Palliative Care, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215. You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com