Donald Howard Mattox, 73, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 in Richmond, KY. Donald was born October 9, 1945 in Nicholas County, KY to the late Everet Stanley Mattox and Ruby Elizabeth (Bradford) Mattox.

Along with his parents, Donald was preceded in death by two brothers, Stephen J. Mattox and Jerry Michael Mattox.

Donald was a former tool & die maker with Florida Tile in Lawrenceburg, and was of the Christian faith. He was a Kentucky Colonel, enjoyed traveling to the beach, watching Fox News, collecting Makers Mark bottles for his daughter, dog sitting for his grand-dogs, and collecting an avast assortment of eagles.  But most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Donna K. Lay and her husband Ron of Richmond, KY; a granddaughter, Kristen Rice of Richmond; a sister, Ruby Gilkerson and her husband Raymond of Georgetown, KY; a step brother, Johnny Blythe and his wife Judy; a niece, Melissa Florence; a nephew, Ricky Florence and his wife Teresa; a great niece, Jessica Florence; a great nephew, Lane Florence; and a special friend Barbara Dean of Lawrenceburg.

Donald chose cremation and a memorial service will be held at 6:00 P.M, Monday, June 3, 2019 at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 4 till time of service Monday.

Memorials are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care, 663 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.