Jerry Lee Mathena, 73, of Linton, IN, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2010, at his residence. He was a life-long resident of Linton, born on April 13, 1937, to Mary Esther Mathena and Leo Mitchell. Jerry was raised by his mother & step-father, John C. Wilson. On September 16, 1959, Jerry married Bessie M. "Betty" (Pearson) and they had 5 children.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army and later joined the Carpenter's Union. He owned and operated Mid-Town Communications/Mid-Town Body Shop, retiring in 1991.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; 3 daughters: Rhonda (Tim) Carnes of Linton, Kelly (Cary) Snyder of Sullivan, and Tracy Mathena of Linton; daughter-in-law, Bobbie (Brock) Mathena-Osborne of Bloomington. Grandchildren: Luke (Kristy) Jerrell, Dusty Jerrell, Chance Schubla, Shea (Bobby) Rose, Mickala Snyder, Jesse McCammon, Randi Mathena, Shiann (Logan) Hobbs, Ethan & Bailee Mathena, and Alister Osborne. Great grandchildren: Collier & Keegan Jerrell and Dylan & AlacZandra Jerrell and Oliver Hobbs. One brother, Samuel James (Patty) Wilson of Wilmington, NC, also survives.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, step-father John C. Wilson, two children-Lorrie Ann Mathena (12/15/1962) & Jerry Shane Mathena (7/16/2000).

Friends may call at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, December 20, 2010, and from 9:00 AM until the hour of service on Tuesday, December 21.

Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Anderson-Poindexter Memory Chapel at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites provided by American Legion Post #22.

Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonpoindexter.com