John F. Mattingly
September 29, 1961 ~ March 2, 2011
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 6:30 PM.
John F. “Johnny” Mattingly, III, 49, of Leonardtown, MD died March 2, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born September 29, 1961 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Lou Mattingly. He is survived by his aunts and uncles; Betty and Norris Shepherd, Jane and Allen Hayden, Tojo and Susie Mattingly, Diane and Dickie Huseman, Steve and Gloria McGee, and Mike McGee. Mr. Mattingly was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, graduating from Chopticon High School, Morganza, MD in 1979. He was also a graduate from the University of Maryland with an Associate’s Degree in Agriculture. He worked as a Soil Conservation Technician for Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 1:00 PM with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Steve McGee, Richie Huseman, Matt Shepherd, Ronny McGee, Boots Garner, and Jim Hayden. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Huseman and Brenda Mattingly. Contributions in memory of Mr. Mattingly may be made to Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, 4-H of St. Mary’s County, P.O. Box 663, Att: Gail, Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/ or Special Olympics for St. Mary’s County, 25926 Whiskey Creek Road, Hollywood, MD 20636.
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“Rest in peace Johnny. Sure will miss you buddy.”
“We have known John for most of his life.I have worked with John for the last ten years. John was a mentor and dear friend to me and treated me like a brother. My you rest in peace my friend.”
“I can’t believe your gone Big Bird. I know you and Howdy Doody are in heaven checking out some new locations to put a pond in. Dad and I will miss you. Keeping your family in our prayers. Rest in peace, Ronald Buckler & Kim Willingham”
“When one feels the loss of a Very Dear Friend, it is often very hard to find the right words to express your thoughts. That is where I am right now Johnny. I will always consider you one of my Best Friends. May You Rest In peace. Jeff”
“Rest in peace.”
“My deepest condolences for the family’s loss. Rest In Peace Johnny.”
“Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With His Family. Heaven Got A Very Special Man. May He Rest In Peace With His Parents. XOXO”
“We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Johnny was a very special friend. I will always consider him as my younger brother.”
“It is with great sadness that we offer the most sincerest condolences for your loss. We will keep him and his family in our prayers.”
“Diane,Dickie, Chris, Ritchie, Mike, Steve, little Steve & family, Ronnie & family, Betty Shepard and family, Johnny was truly a wonderful man and will be missed by all. He is in God’s hands with Lou, Mr. Frank, GeeGee and mom. God Bless each one of you, give you the strength and faith to understand and heal with each passing day. Love and prayers to all.”
“We are so sorry for your loss, but just know that Johnny is in a better place and out of all his pain.”
“I am deeply saddened to learn of Johnny’s passing. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. “
“My condolences to John’s family. He was a great and fun guy to work with and will be missed.”
“Betty & Norris Shepherd: So sorry to learn of the death of your nephew. It’s so sad that all three of them died so soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so sorry that we no longer live in St. Mary’s County and will be unable to attend any of the services. May God bless his family. Love, Skip & Doris Jones”
“Our deepest condolences for the family’s loss. We will keep him and his family in our prayers. Rest In Peace Johnny. “
” To John’s family- We will miss John’s sense of humor and his laughter-even the ability to laugh at himself. John’s friendship meant so much to my husband Mike and I know he is going to miss his friend terribly. I went to high school with John and always thought he was quite a character-in the best possible way John, you have gone to heaven and will never be forgotten. You shine like an angel. May your happy memories of John bring you peace and comfort in the coming days. God Bless you all”
“Diana,Dickie,Chris,Richie we thank Jesus for Johnny having you there to be with him during the worst time in his life.It is a peace of mind to know that Johnny is not in pain anymore.May God give you all the strength to get through it. We Love you very much see you all soon Jeff & Theresa Huseman, Ridgeviile SC.”
“Diane & Dickie, I am so sorry for your loss. You did everything humanly possible for Johnny. I know he is with Jesus now and out of pain. Take peace in knowing that you were there with him in his time of need. You are in our prayers.”
“To Johnny’s family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Johnny’s at peace with the Lord now and no more suffering.”
“Betty, Norris, Jane and Allen, We are sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. He is at peace and no more suffering. We are thinking of you and the families and will keep you in our prayers. Diane and Frank Bell”
“Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family, in particular Stevie, Jess and sons, Stevie, Mike and especially to Dickie, Diane, Richie and Chris. We know this has been a most difficult time for all of you and may God bless you for your all the love and support and faithful care you have provided him. Our prayers are with you and may Johnny now rest in peace with God and his family in heaven. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with the Mattingly family during this difficult time. “
“Diane, Dickie, Richie, Chris and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful. May Johnny rest in peace now. We are sure he is in heaven with Mary Lou, Frank and other family members. Love, Son and Elaine”
“Sorry for your loss.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with the Mattingly family. I went to school with his parents and aunts and uncles. May he rest in peace with the Lord and his loved ones that were waiting for him. God bless you all.”
“Very sorry to hear about Johnny. We had some good times together. He was a good friend.”
“Diane and Dickie, and all of Johnny’s family – we are so sorry for your loss. He had the best family here on earth, and he is with many loved ones in heaven. God bless and comfort all of you at this difficult time.”
“The staff of Calvert Soil Conservation are saddened to hear of John’s passing. We enjoyed working with John and he will be missed by all of us.”
“You have our deepest sympathies.”
“To John’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. I only worked with John briefly this past year, but know he will be greatly missed. I hope some solace can be taken knowing he is now free of suffering.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to Johnny’s family. I know he’s in a better place. I’ll never forget John Frank, Mary Lou, or Johnny, the family is now together in Heaven.”
“To Johnny’s beloved family, we, too, share in the sorrow of losing this good man. Johnny has been a dear friend, neighbor and parisher for many years. It was so hard seeing him suffer in the hospital, and yet, he was very aware of the love that surrounded him. God bless you all.”
“We appreciate the legacy Johnny leaves behind for the youth of St. Mary’s County. The work and efforts he produced reaches far into the future of his county. “
“Steve, Jess, Diane, Dickie, Betty & Shep & family: I did not know Johnny but feel like I did through all the stories and life changing events…There is no doubt that he was a great guy and a great friend and my heart goes out to all of you. Having worked with Steve, Dickie & Shep, I know Johnny has to be special due to the great relatives that he had. Steve, I know you’ve lost a great friend and companion. Please know that he is with his maker looking upon you to make sure the farm is in order. God Bless all of you”
“To the Mattingly Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to Johnny at such a young age. He was a good friend and neighbor for his entire life, and an important part of our family. We especially admire his concerned and loving family, Diane and Dickie, Betty and Norris, and Stevie and Jess. They were with you all the way. Also your many relatives and friends – Matt, Steve, Mike, Ronnie, Ritchie, Chris, Jimmy H., Boots, John Ralph, Jimmy N., Roger, Jimmy G., Jeff, Joe and the Russell Family. I will cherish the memories of the good times we shared going to NASCAR and Potomac car races and Redskin/Dallas games. Rest in peace my friend…Bobby”
“To Johns family, My thoughts & prayers are with you. I will miss John greatly,It was always many jokes said when we talked.He was always willing to help me and the Charles SCD office with Tech. & Design work .I will miss his many words of wisdom he brought to all. God Bless & Rest in Peace.”
“I am very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I’ve been gone from working at the Charles SCD for two years now, but I do certainly remember John, as he worked a lot with those of us at Charles SCD. Last I remember he was suffering much physical pain, but somehow he kept bouncing back. I can’t imagine what he has been through since that time. When I first met John, I was kind of scared of him and I’m sure he wasn’t sure what to think of me. But once I got to know his humor, I could see there was a kind gentlemen underneath. I am sure that the Charles SCD could not have accomplished anywhere near what it has in the last three years without their technician, Kyong, if it had not been for John’s hard work and cooperation with Charles SCD. I am so sorry I am too far away to attend his memorial service. I have no doubt he will be greatly missed.”
“I just saw this, I am so sorry. What a great man that has now left us. Best wishes to you all”