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Nov 19th, 1939 - Oct 25th, 2015Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Golden Cemetery, Flora, with military honors
Gerald Lee Mattox, age 75, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015, at his home in Flora.
Gerald was born November 19, 1939, in Xenia, the son of William Dentford and Goldie (Builes) Mattox. He married Arlene Landreth on May 12, 1962, at the Golden Church near Flora, and she survives.
Gerald was a U.S. Navy Veteran, and after working in the oil field for a time he went on to retire from AMF in Olney after 25 years. Gerald enjoyed trapshooting, bird hunting, fishing, playing bingo games, and spending time watching old western movies and television programs. He was a proud grandfather.
He is survived by his wife: Arlene Mattox of Flora; 2 daughters: Cindy (Tony) McAllister of Louisville and Chris (John) Koehler of Marshall; 4 grandchildren: Joey McAllister, Matt Koehler, Beth Koehler, and Jennifer McAllister; and a great-grandchild: Bryson Willis. He was preceded in death by his parents: William Mattox and Goldie Mattox Griffith; a sister: Shirley Garcia; and a great-granddaughter: Janessa L. Krantz.
A funeral service for Gerald Mattox will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with interment following in Golden Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.frankandbright.com.
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Arlene and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you as you go through this very trying time.
Arlene and family......so sorry to hear of Gerald passing. Many memories when we were neighbors there in Flora. Prayers being sent to all of you.
Arlene and family, sorry to hear that Gerald passed away. Will be thinking of you, as you go thru this hard time.
So sorry for your loss, know you and your family will miss Gerald, he was a good guy, will be missed by many.
Cindy and family, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless.
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
My condolences to the family in the loss of your loved one. May you find Peace and Confort in the fond memories of Gerald.
Cindy and family I am so sorry for your loss, he was a good man. Prayers for you and your family.
Sorry to hear you lost Gerald. I shot trap with him a lot of Wednesdays at Clay Co. Sportsman Club. He will be missed.
My condolences for the lose of Gerald, he will be missed. I always looked forward to talking with him on our Wednesday trap shoot at Ingraham.
Praying for your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your life partner, husband. My condolences from my heart to you and your family. May the Good Lord keep his loving arms around you at this time of bereavement and the years to come facing the great adjustments you and your family will be making without him.
My condolences to you all at this time. I know he is missed by you. May God keep you in his loving arms and support you in this time as you honor his life. Love Cousin Helen
So sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to all of you at this time and in the days ahead.Arlene ism so sorry to here of Gerald passing god watch over you and your whole family.
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