Theodore Eugene Mattingly Sr.

Birth date: Dec 7, 1953 Death date: Jul 4, 2020

Theodore Eugene Mattingly, Sr, peacefully went to be with the Lord in heaven on July 4, 2020. Ted was born December 7, 1953 in Decatur, IL, the son of Percy T. Mattingly and Beatrice Helen (nee) Pate. Ted graduated from Lakeview Read Obituary

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Carol Reed

262w ago

I met Ted in 1969 when I was a freshman at Lakeview High School. We were in biology class together. He was so cute and nice and I truly loved him.
The things I remember most about Ted: Cruising Eldorado Street in a cool old Chevy, working at Quick Way grocery store, bowling at Pla-Mor Lanes, goofing off in the library study halls, being the fastest runner in boy’s PE class, going to dances in the school gym, talking on the phone every night with me, trading school photos, winning the Gary Harris art award and in later years, selling his artwork at the Yesteryear Fair.
He wrote on the backs of the photos that he gave me, “Please don’t ever forget me.” Well, even after 50-plus years, you can rest assured Ted, I never have, and I never will. And yes, now you can “Soar Forever Higher” sweetheart. Carol Reed

Vicki Wood

275w ago

I didn't know mr.mattingly I heard alot of good things about him through his beautiful daughter Samantha so sorry for your loss Sami prayers to you and your family

Sharing Hoke

275w ago

Ted became a great friend to me when I worked at the VA Clinic. He was very talented. I purchased two of his drawings which I will forever cherish. Prayers for his family.

Margret & Dean Cuttill

275w ago

Ted was one of the most kind gentle men we knew! He was our Gardner for a long time before we retired, and Ted found it to much for him to do! His love working with God to create beauty, and his great love of our country, shown by his being one of America’s warriors and heroes! Ted had so much love, kindness, experiences, knowledge, and a great friend all these years! Ted is and will be in our prayers now and forever! We have lost a fine friend! Margret and Dean Cuttill

Gary Wilson

275w ago

A lot of great memories of Ted and the "old neighborhood". Went thru Centennial and Lakeview with him. He was a good man. He will be missed. Rip Ted. No more pain my friend.

Debbie Crawford

275w ago

Ted was a gentle man that showed kindness to all. I did not know him well. But have heard plenty of good stories from my husband and some of his other friends. May God take your pain and watch over you all. God Bless You Ted, rest in peace, your pain is gone.

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