Jim-Mattingly-Obituary

Jim Mattingly

Boston, Kentucky

Oct 3, 1934 – Oct 22, 2020 (Age 86)

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BORN
October 3, 1934
DIED
October 22, 2020
AGE
86
LOCATION
Boston, Kentucky

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Jim Mattingly, 86, Boston, passed away Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 at his residence.He was born Oct. 3, 1934 in Lebanon. He retired from the U.S. Army as a master sergeant, and was a member at the VFW and American Legion. He was proud to be a Kentucky Colonel.He was preceded in death by: his parents,...

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Many memories from your Sister.

Think about you Jim and miss our talks.

On behalf of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, the Order offers its deepest condolences and is proud of a life well lived by Colonel Mattingly. Thank you for his service to Country.

Sherry Crose, Executive Director
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels

Jim and I grew up together on a farm in Loretto, KY. We had a happy childhood and were treated almost like twins. We grew up and went our separate paths. I admire how hard my brother worked for his family, with the help of Sue Ann. God will look favorably on him. Its hard to realize he has left us, rest in peace my dear brother.

My Dad was one of the good guys. He never met a stranger and was married to my Mom for over 63 years. The stories he used to tell about growing up in Lebanon/Marion County were both legendary and hilarious. When I was a little boy in western Kentucky, "Jimmy" was the local Santa Claus in the Main Street Christmas parade and I thought he was the coolest man in town. I always admired how other veterans would stop and shake his hand when they would see him wearing a Marine Corps. hat. ...