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Martin D. Mattox

1956 - 2022

BORN

1956

DIED

2022

Martin Mattox Obituary

Martin D. Mattox, 65, of Orlando, FL passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022 with his family by his side. Martin was born on June 8, 1956 in Beaumont, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Martin Mattox, paternal grandparents , Bronson D. Mattox and Mildred Mattox; maternal grandparents, William Krebs and Kathryn Krebs.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn Hopper Mattox, of 41 years; mother, Ruth Krebs Mattox of Beaumont, TX; brother, Michael Mattox , Beaumont, TX; sister, Johannah Garza (Juan) of Pasadena, TX; and niece, Bobbi Morgan (Steve) of Beaumont, TX, sister-in-law Rhonda W. Hopper, Vidor, TX

Martin attended Lamar University and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. After graduation he was employed at Texas Instruments and Raytheon. After moving to Orlando in 1998, he worked at Lockheed Martin, Orlando.

He was an avid skeet shooter and served on the board at the Imperial Polk County Skeet & Trap Club. He also enjoyed building and flying remote controlled airplanes. Martin's love of music led him to sing in the choir at the First United Methodist Church, Center Singers and Johnson University Choir, Kissimmee, FL

A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Kissimmee, FL on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Family will receive friends from one o'clock until two p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Beaumont Enterprise from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2022.

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Bobbi Morgan

March 6, 2022

In loving memory of my wonderful, and kind Uncle. We will love you and miss you dearly.

Ann M.Nunes

March 2, 2022

To Martin's wife and Family and Friends. My heart goes out to all of you Martin had such a spark for Life. He will be soly missed by many who knew him Sending my sympathy and prayers God Bless All of you.

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First United Methodist Church

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First United Methodist Church

Kissimmee, FL

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