Daniel Mattox, age 91 of Salem, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at
6:40 pm, in the Meadow View Health Care Center.
Born March 13, 1927 in Goodwin’s Ferry, Virginia, he was the son of the
late Pearl C. and Zana (Harvey) Mattox.
He was a member and retired pastor of the Blue River Baptist Church and
had also served as pastor with the Muncie Indiana First Baptist Church
and the Judson Baptist Church in Kokomo. He served during WWII and Korea
as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army and also served in the U.S Navy
and Air Force.
On December 25, 1947 he married Iris E. (Edwards) Mattox, who passed
away June 16, 2013.
Survivors include: 2 Sons: Daniel R. Mattox of Niangua, Missouri and
Timothy E. Mattox of Fall Brook, California; 1 Brother: James H. Mattox
of McCoy, Virginia; 4 granddaughters and 3 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: 1 daughter, Jo Sharron Owens, 5 brothers
and 1 sister.
Funeral Service: 10:00 am Wednesday at Dawalt Funeral Home followed by
interment in the Blue River Baptist Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Tuesday and 9 am until the time of the service on
Wednesday.
Memorial Contributions to: Blue River Baptist Church 5624 East Farabee
Road Salem, Indiana 47167.
