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E. Mattox Obituary
MANSFIELD: E. Harold Mattox, 92, of Mansfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from cancer.
Harold was born on January 10, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio to Everett and Rachel (Swearengin) Mattox. He loved to travel with his wife, Agnes. He enjoyed reading spending time with his family and friends. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific on the Destroyer, USS Prichett. He was a construction electrician with Local 688 and a member of the American Legion #16.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Agnes (Harris) Mattox; five children, Bonnie (Kenny) Jenkins, Gary (Susan) Taylor, Greg (Kathie) Taylor, Becki Smith, and Robert Mattox; twelve grandchildren, Steven Rogers, Brian Sweet, Matthew (Elizabeth) Taylor, Nichole (Triton) Minnich, Christopher Taylor, Brian Smith, Amanda (Ross) Gibson, Autumn, Harmony, Skylar, Ireland, and Janice Mattox; one great-grandchild, Wesley Gibson; two great-grandchildren on the way, baby Gibson and baby Taylor; and special friends/neighbors, Connie Doutt and Maryanne Cappadonna.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Nancy Holeda; and one sister, Margaret Petrie.
Calling hours will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 3, 2016 at Marion Avenue Grace Brethren Church, 531 Marion Ave., Mansfield, Ohio 44903. Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Marion Avenue Grace Brethren Church or to Ohio Health Home and Hospice.
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, ltd. is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.wernergompf.com
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Kathi Cutlip-Mills
October 2, 2016
Dear Agnes and Family.
I was saddened to hear of Harold's passing. I have missed seeing both of you. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. You and your family have my deepest sympathies.
Frank Mastandrea
October 2, 2016
We are sorry to hear of Harold's passing and offer our deepest sympathy. Frank & Kathleen Mastandrea
Paul Holeda
October 1, 2016
Aggie,Bonnie,and family. I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. It was my pleasure to have know him and your Family. He was a great man. He truly will be missed. I will always remember the golf outings we use to do years ago. How he always could make me laugh.
I am blessed to have known you both. Just know you are in my prayers and thoughts during this time.
Darlene Lee
September 29, 2016
Aggie, I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. It was always a pleasure to see the two of you and see your friendly smile.. I know my Mother (Kathleen Smith) considered you two very special friends. God's blessings to you and your family.
LEE LITTERAL
September 29, 2016
Bonnie my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Dad. He will be forever in your hearts.
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