Ernie Matney, 76, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Taylor Regional Hospital. He was born February 7, 1950 in Adair County to the late Coakley Matney and Lillie (Polly) Thomas Banks.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Sandy Matney Kimbler.
Ernie was a welder and worked at Majestic Yachts for a number of years.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Kerry Matney of Russell Springs
1 sister: Donna Banks White (Rodney) of Columbia
3 nephews: Jeremy and Troy Kimbler and Rob White
3 great-nieces: Sydney, Sophie and Kaydence Kimbler
Graveside Service: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00amCT at the Columbia Cemetery with Bro. Rick Shelton officiating
Visitation: Thursday from 9:00am-11:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
