DEAN "DOC" MATTOX

DEAN "DOC" MATTOX, M.D., 76, of Angola, Ind., died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, in Angola. Born April 11, 1938, in Columbus, Ind., he was a son of the late Malcolm and Emma (Brooks) Mattox. Dean graduated with an undergraduate degree in psychology and went on to earn his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. After residency, Dean practiced medicine for nearly 50 years in cities including Howe, LaGrange, Kendallville, Angola, Indiana, and Sturgis, Mich. Forty two of those years were spent providing family medicine and anesthesiology in Angola. Dean is most remembered as an avid golfer, pilot, doctor, loving husband and father and a proud grandfather. Throughout his career and life, he was a member of Angola United Methodist Church, Steuben County Rotary, the American Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Indiana State Medical Association. He maintained his board certification in family medicine during his entire medical career. After retirement, he became the first ever Emeritus Medical Staff member in the history of Cameron Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cheri (Rupert) Mattox; children, Dr. Dean (Susan) Mattox of Angola, Doug Mattox of Upton, Mass., Dr. Joe (Dawn) Mattox, Jeff (Jen) Kennedy and Amy Archbold, all of Fort Wayne; and 11 grandchildren (who absolutely adored their grandfather), Megan, Michael, Colton, Jake, Ella, Brayden, Teagan, Paige, Taylor, Eli, and Emmy. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Malcolm, Ray, Paul, and Jon Mattox; and sister, Jeanne Mattox. Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Angola United Methodist Church, with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Pastor Tim Terrell officiating. Graveside service is 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne. Visitation is from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola. Memorials in Dean's memory may be made to Angola United Methodist Church, Angola. Arrangements by Weicht Funeral Home, Angola. To sign the guestbook at www.weichtfh.com