Herbert Lee Mattingly

July 30, 1928 - December 23, 2008

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Services:
 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 9:30 AM in St. George's Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation:
 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2008 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, where Prayers will be said at 3:00 PM.
 

Herbert Lee “Herbie, Bill, Silver Fox” Mattingly, 80, of Valley Lee, MD died December 23, 2008 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center. Born July 30, 1928 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Robert Franklin and Alice Virginia Mattingly. He was the loving husband of Martha Mattingly whom he married on May 28, 1949 in Wyoming, PA. He is also survived by his children Robert Mattingly of Burtonsville, MD, Mike Mattingly and his wife Katie of Manteo, NC, Sharon Gray and her husband Jeff of Crofton, MD, daughter-in-law Doreen Mattingly of Annapolis, MD and Jimbo Mattingly and his wife Lori of Lowell, MI as well as eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his son David Mattingly and his siblings; Marguerite Fleshman, Julian Mattingly and Norman Mattingly. Herbert graduated from Bladensburg High School and moved to St. Mary’s County 22 years ago from Prince George’s County. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines and the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was a stationary engineer for National Association of Letter Carriers in Washington, DC. He belonged to the P.G. County Fire Department (Bladensburg) who enjoyed fishing and gardening, being a grandfather, playing poker and was a Redskins lover. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD from 2:00-4:00 PM where prayers will be held at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, December 29, 2008 at 9:30 AM in St. George’s Catholic Church, Valley Lee, MD with Msgr. Karl Chimiak officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Mattingly, Jeff Mattingly, Justin Mattingly, Jeff Gray, Everett Beavers and Bobby Lynch.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"Sorry for your loss."
- Gary Callis
- Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2009

"Dad, I miss you and love you. Remember you'll always be my hero and I promise to take care of Mom. Love, Sharon"
- Sharon Gray
- Posted: Sunday, January 4, 2009

"Dad, Today is the last day you will be with us. You are, now, on your well deserved journey. Justin just handed me the picture of you and I, of the last fish you took home and shared with your friends..................a 30 lb. rock fish. You went out in style dad. The next time we see each other, I, will say for the final time.........THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING MY DAD......and we will all be together forever. Love, Mike"
- Mike Mattingly
- Posted: Monday, December 29, 2008

"Dear Mrs Mattingly and family, I am the person you always called Mr. Mattingly's guardian angel. I was the one who came the day you were having a yard sale and Mr. Mattingly was on a ladder getting leaves out of the guttering. The ladder slipped and he was hanging on when I arrived. You and I managed to get another ladder and put up to the roof so Mr. Mattingly could move over to that ladder and came down to safety. God was with us, but you never forgot it and always called me your guardian angel. I felt we bonded that day in a special friendship. Now Mr. Mattingly is your special guardian angel. God be with you and your family. Your good friend, Mary Ann"
- Mary Ann Saunders/Cullison/Rymer
- Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008

"Our sympathy, our thoughts and our prayers are with the Mattingly family on the loss of your Father. His Love and his memories will be with each of you forever, God bless all of you! "
- Sue and Jack Suddreth
- Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008

"God Bless you all. "
- Mark, Mary and Audrey Cunningham
- Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008

"Bob, you have been a good friend and we are very sorry for your loss. The only time I met him was at his house when he was in better health. I saw the strong bond between the two of you, so I know he will be dearly missed. "
- Bill & Linda Balach
- Posted: Sunday, December 28, 2008

"Our condolence and sympathy to Bob and the entire Mattingly family. We hope memories of happier days help sustain you through this difficult period. "
- Carol and Ellis Rottman
- Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Deepest sympathy to the Mattingly family. Kathy and Dennis Chick"
- Kathy Chick
- Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008

"Deepest sympathy to the Mattingly family. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you. "
- Mark, Danette, and Jennifer Travaglini
- Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008

"My prayers for God's continuing Light, Love, and Guidance for Herbert Lee Mattingly and his family."
- Kit Hallambauer
- Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008

"Joe mentioned fishing today. Take care of Dave..love you thank you for tuesday"
- Robert M
- Posted: Saturday, December 27, 2008

"Mr. Mattingly was a very nice man. I went to see him at St. Mary's Nursing Center today only to find he had gone to Heaven on Tuesday. At one point my father had shared a room with him there and he was always so kind to me. I was very sad to here of his passing and offer my sincere condolence to his wife and children. He always spoke of his love for you all. My prayers are with you and with him at this time. God Bless. "
- Karen Buckler
- Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008

"My deepest sympathy to my friend Bob, Mrs. Mattingly and the family. "
- William M. Dorie
- Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008

"Good to have you home. See you Sunday. One more for the road. Love You Bob"
- Bob Mattingly
- Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008

"We will miss you Herbie! Give Dave a big hug and kiss from us! Love and prayers to all the Mattingly family."
- Tracy, Andy & Karly Croghan
- Posted: Friday, December 26, 2008

"Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. "
- John, Tia & Alec Parker
- Posted: Thursday, December 25, 2008