William Marion "Hose" Mattingly

1945 - 2022

William Marion "Hose" Mattingly, age 76 of Bardstown, was born December 8, 1945, and passed away Monday, March 14, 2022. ??Hose was self-described as the running kind and someone who lived his life his way. He never met a stranger and to befriend him was to love him. Hose went about life full speed ahead and never let fear hold him back. He had a love for country music, most social scenes, watching the KY Wildcats, and spent a portion of his life at a dirt track. Hose's greatest love was his family, close friends, and most of all his children. Hose would let everyone know, "There will never be a bond any greater, than that of Daddy and his baby girl, Marly!" ??He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion Roberto Mattingly and Mary Lavon Blair-Mattingly; also, his brother, Joseph Daniel Mattingly. ??He is survived by his sons, Ricky (Cheryl) Mattingly and William Dirr; his daughters, Vicky (Wesley) Neurath and Marlana (Brice) Mattingly; his siblings, Ronnie Blair, Leon (Carol Mae) Mattingly, Jackie (Jeanie) Mattingly, George Dewayne (Sandy) Mattingly, and Brenda Herbst; also, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ??"The last goodbye's the hardest one to say. This is where the cowboy rides away!"??Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, and 12 – 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a Prayer Service at 2 p.m. Sunday. Cremation will follow the service.