MARTINEZ, Ga. - Mr. Jerry Wayne Mathewson entered into rest Saturday, January 10, 2015 at University Hospital. Mr. Mathewson was born in Hudson, NC to the late Marcus R. Mathewson and Verna Shell Mathewson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from Kroger Grocery Store. Mr. Mathewson was a devout father and grandfather and was always a gentle and caring man that always had something nice to say about everyone. Mr. Mathewson is survived by two sons, Chris Mathewson and Brian Mathewson (robin) both of Martinez, Ga; two sisters, Gwen Mason of Hudson, NC, and Wanda Talbert of Granite Falls, NC; and two granddaughters, Taylor Mathewson and Samantha Mathewson, both of Martinez. A private memorial service will be held in Hudson, NC at a later date. Thomas L. King Funeral Home, 214 Davis Rd., Martinez, Ga. 30907