Karen, Jason & family - David, Robert & I were very sorry to hear of Don's passing today. He was such a talented mechanic, great father and all around good guy.  He will be surely missed. 
Your family was very good to us when we needed it the most - we really appreciate it & will always remember it.  
I hope Don is looking down on you from the other side of the rainbow with a smile on his face & a fishing pole in his hand.

so sorry for your loss...Donald was a gentle soul whom everyone loved...

To the Mattox Family:

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loved one.  May the love of God, your family and friends carry you through this difficult time.  

I am sorry that I did not know your loved one but I am a Hospice Volunteer and was given a gift to be with him when he peacefully passed.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I find it a privilege to have known you I find it a blessing to have been able to share a friendship and love with you .
I miss you I wish we could have another nightly talk . Thank you my friend for finding me on Facebook a long time ago thank you for the many prayers you said for me you will never be forgotten. My heartfelt condolences go out to Karen and his children  here is a link for anyone wanting to help his family.   

gofundme.com/Mattoxfamily

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

 Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
 Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
 That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
 God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

 It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

 God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not  be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. 

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

OBITUARY

Donald A. Mattox

March 22, 1952 – November 4, 2015

Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home

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