Francis Elmer Mattingly, 69, Loretto, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, at Springview Hospital, Lebanon. He was born Nov. 19, 1939, in Marion County.

He was a former employee of Owens-Illinois in Bardstown.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Sylvester "Benny" Mattingly and Mary Bessie Mattingly; a brother, Lawrence Alton Mattingly; and three infant siblings, Catherine Gertrude, Joseph Huber and Joseph Alvin Mattingly.

Survivors include his wife, Geraldine Mattingly; a daughter, Debbie Riggs, Boston; a son, James Pat Mattingly, Bardstown; four grandchildren; and a sister, Grace Smith, Bardstown.

The funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, New Hope, with burial in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery.

The Rev. Kenneth Fortener will be chief celebrant with the Rev. Deacon Edward Hutchins assisting.

Visitation is 4-9 p.m. Friday at Mattingly Funeral Home, Loretto, with a vigil at 7 p.m.

From The KY Standard - Bardstown, KY - 4/16/2009

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The Courier Journal - 4/17/2009
Loretto - Francis Elmer Mattingly, 69, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009. Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Vincent de Paul Church, New Hope, KY. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Mattingly Funeral Home.

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Lebanon Enterprise - 4/21/2009

Francis Elmer Mattingly, 69, Loretto, died at 3:25 p.m. April 15, 2009 at Spring View Hospital, Lebanon. Born Nov. 19, 1939, he was a former employee of Owens-Illinois in Bardstown. He was preceded in death by: his parents, Francis Sylvester "Benny" and Mary Bessie Mattingly; a brother, Lawrence Alton Mattingly; and three infant siblings, Catherine Gertrude, Joseph Huber and Joseph Alvin Mattingly.

Survivors include: his wife, Geraldine Mattingly; a daughter, Debbie Riggs of Boston; a son, James Pat Mattingly of Bardstown; a sister, Grace Smith of Bardstown; and four grandchildren.

A funeral Mass was held April 18 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, New Hope, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Kenneth Fortener officiated, assisted by Deacon Edward Hutchins. The procession to the church was lead by fellow classic car enthusiasts. Pallbearers were David Benningfield, Jessie and Francis L. Mattingly, Adam Moore, Darrell Ballard and Tommy Smith. Mattingly Funeral Home, Loretto, was in charge of the arrangements.