Charles Mattingly, 82
Mr. Charles William “Old Man Bill” Mattingly was born in Marion County, KY on October 12, 1932 to the late Jesse Smothers and Mary Nettie Mattingly. He departed this life at the Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville on December 11, 2014, having attained the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 29 days. As a young man, Mr. Mattingly started farm work for Reuben Blandford in Marion County; soon after, he made farming his career. He had an enduring love for all things outdoors, and was very passionate about growing roses. Although never proven, some claim he could even coax rose sprouts from a rock. Mr. Mattingly made a profession of faith in Christ, and was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Loretto. He married Edna Evelyn Mattingly, who preceded him in death in December 1967. Some years later, he married Gladys Katherine Mattingly, who survives.
Besides his wife, Mr. Mattingly leaves to cherish his memory:
A son: Billy Mattingly of Raywick,
A daughter and step-son: Gayle and Paul “Buddy” McNear of Campbellsville,
Step-children: Treccia Buckman and husband David of Raywick, Nancy McNear of Somerset, Joyline Bentley of Elkhorn, and Jimmy Raikes of Campbellsville,
A former son-in-law: Timmy Johnson of Campbellsville,
A former daughter-in-law: Sissy Mattingly,
A brother: R.E. Minor of Indiana,
Twenty-five grandchildren, including a special grandchild: “Little Neal”
Several great-grandchildren, and a host of other extended family and friends.
Besides his parents and first wife, Mr. Mattingly was also preceded in death by:
A daughter, Nadine Johnson,
A step-son, David Raikes,
A son-in-law: Tom Underwood,
And one brother: Jack Mattingly.
There will be funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Mattingly on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Bro. Jeff Edwards will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Liberty Cemetery, Marion County, KY.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, December 13, from 6:00-8:00 PM, on Sunday, December 14, from 10:00AM – 8:00PM, and on Monday, December 15, from 8:00 AM until time for the service.
