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Darryl Mattheiss Obituary
Darryl Allen Mattheiss, age 60, of Tallahassee, passed away February 23, 2021 in Pensacola, his family by his side.
A son of Emil Rudolph Mattheiss (deceased) and Nancy M. Mattheiss of Cantonment, Darryl was born on January 13, 1961 in Port St Joe, FL.
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Robin L. Mattheiss of Tallahassee; 3 sons for whom he was "Pops": Dustin Oaks of Jacksonville, Caleb Williamson of Sacramento, CA, and Kyle Williamson of Tallahassee; brother Anthony (wife Tammi), sisters Sissy (husband Samuel) and Melinda; and aunt Jane, all of Cantonment/Molino; several nieces, nephews, extended family members and many close friends that meant the world to him.
Darryl attended Tate High School in Cantonment and lived in Pensacola, where he worked as a mechanic, before moving to Tallahassee. He earned his certification in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and also worked several years in the home renovation industry before starting his own business, All in 1 Automotive.
Darryl will be remembered as a man who took pride in living a simple life. He gave more to this world than he ever took. He was an outdoorsman whose activities included fishing, boating, vacations in the mountains, and home projects of all kinds. It was rare to see Darryl without a big smile on his face, accompanied by his trademark mustache. Few life experiences compare to the fun of joining him around a bonfire while he dispensed words of wisdom to his boys and entertained everyone with (mostly true) stories of his life adventures - hilariously fact checked by his wife Robin. He worked hard, poured strong, laughed easy, loved with all of his heart and when needed most, he always showed up.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Sherri Fearing (Taylor)
December 20, 2021
Oh my..... I learned of Darryl's passing while trying to find a way to contact his Aunt Carol Cunningham. I practically grew up in the Mattheiss/Dingler home and have beautiful memories of their love. I have no words for the family s loss and am saddened to know the world has lost some of its light.
Blessings to you all, Sherri Fearing and family
Daisy M. Bruce (King)
May 24, 2021
Darryl was my first love & I his, I did not know he passed until today May 24, 2021. I never stopped loving you Darryl & I never will, I know you are in heaven and one day I will see you again. With all my love & condolences to his wife, family, & friends. Daisy Merlene Bruce (King)
CARRIE SMITH
March 25, 2021
I met Darryl and Robin as neighbors of my then boyfriend now husband in maybe...1998. I instantly liked both of them...Darryl and Robin with Kaleb in tow moved to town and their only neighbors were two crazy Tallahassee natives still in their twenties. Robins wide eyes and Darryl's smile through the neighbors science experiments formed a friendship that lasted for decades. I overheard my youngest son having a conversation on the phone with Darryl months ago and thought, I'm so grateful that we have friends that my kids consider family. D- Rail ( my husbands nick name for Darryl) will be missed. I'm grateful to have been a witness to his incredible account of stories ( mostly correct), his smile, his generosity, and friendship.
AJ Copeland
March 9, 2021
Thoughts and prayers with you all. I spent a lot of time with Darryl learning and working on cars. I'll never forgot having a highschool party and bringing over trash bag's' full of beer cans to hide from my parents. I do believe D had a good laugh at my expense. He was a good man and will be missed greatly.
Kathy Shirley
March 9, 2021
Photos from his boys
Kathy Shirley
March 9, 2021
Photos from his boys
Kathy Shirley
March 9, 2021
Photos from his boys
Ashley Ritley
March 8, 2021
I don’t know why you had to go, but know that i will miss you so, with that happy smile and sense of fun, I can’t take it in that you are really gone, you brought joy to every life you touched, and will be missed so very much! Just know your beautiful soul lives on forever, and memories of you will always be treasured! Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near! Still loved, still missed and very dear! Rest In Peace Uncle D! I love and miss you so!
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