Joseph Merriell Mattingly, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021 at Spring View Hospital in Lebanon surrounded by his loving family. Born April 26, 1931 in Marion County, he was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church where he sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He retired after 35 years from General Electric. He also served 20 years as a Deputy Sheriff, served 4 years as Marion County Judge Executive, and also farmed for many years. He was the son of the late Clell and Josephine Galloway Mattingly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leon "Doc" Mattingly and Thomas Jasper "Pete" Mattingly; and one sister, Irene "Sis" Cambron; two grandchildren, Tina Hall and Emily Mattingly; two son-in-law's, Frank Mattingly and David Harmon.

He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Opal Thompson Mattingly; four sons, Rodney (Kathy) Mattingly of Lexington, Wayne (Ann) Mattingly of Versailles, Ricky Mattingly of Lebanon, Alan (Sandra) Mattingly of Louisville; two daughters, Jo Ann Mattingly of Louisville and Paula Kay Harmon of Bardstown.

Also surviving are ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 3:30-7:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Bosley Funeral Home with a prayer service that will be held at 7:00 P.M.; officiated by Deacon Joe Dant.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to the St. Augustine Cemetery Fund.