Joe Mattox, 80, of Loogootee, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Loogootee Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born March 27, 1938 in Clay County, Indiana to the late Earl and Evelyn (Edmonson) Mattox.
Joe was a member of the Loogootee United Methodist Church, White River Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Post 120. He was a past member of the Hadi Shriners and the Lions Club.
He graduated from Coalmont High School in 1955. He retired as a Captain after 20 years of dedicated service with the Army National Guard. He was active in the American Legion Post 120 and was honored to be a part of the funeral honor guard for fellow veterans.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Kay (Tincher) Mattox; siblings, Betty Lou Mattox, David (Linda) Mattox and Bill (Bonnie) Mattox.
He is survived by his sons, Jim (Sandra) Mattox and Doug (Denise) Mattox, both of Brownsburg; grandchildren, Holly (Ryan) Mathias, Lindsey (Levi) Brown and Zach Dove; great-grandchildren, Tenlee and Taylor Mathias, Hunter, Aryanna, Delaney Brown and Baby Girl Brown arriving August 14; nieces and nephews, Debbie Yeryar, Debbie Whitehead, Kathy Collins, Steve Mattox, and Bill Mattox Jr; sister-in-law, Carol Brewer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee with a Masonic service to begin at 10:50 a.m.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Blake Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Loogootee United Methodist Church. Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.