J.W. Mattox, age 78, Of Alma died Saturday May 5 ^th , 2018 at the Bacon County Hospital after an extended illness.  He was a native of Pierce County, son of the late Walter Davis Mattox and Ora Lee Williford Mattox and was also preceded in death by a sister Fay Peacock.  J. W. was a vehicle salesman for many years and attended Beulah Baptist Church in Pierce County.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Glenda Jones Mattox of Alma, a son Jay Mattox (Leesa) of Alma, a daughter Kay Mattox of Alma, a brother Joey Mattox of Alma, four sisters Hazel Lee of Alma, Ruth Gaskins (Marcus) of Alma, Jean Allen (Quitman) of Alma, Judy Williams (Richie) of Baxley, six grandchildren Leve Boatright (Dara) of Alma, Lara Carter of Alma, Wesley Mattox of Alma, Lee Dusterieck (Steven) of Blackshear, Jennifer Summerville and Briana Worthy both of Alma, five great-grandchildren and a special companion, Bella also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 o'clock at Beulah Baptist Church in Pierce County with Rev. Loren Bryant and Rev. R B Gaskin officiating with eulogies given by Johnny Allen and Keven Carter.  The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Monday evening between 6 and 9 P M. The body will be carried to the church at 1:00 P M Tuesday . Interment will follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Leve Boatright, Wesley Mattox, Denny Lee, Buddy Dubberly, Leon Allen and Tommy Peacock.  Honorary will be Steve Sumner, Dr. Harrison Carter, Harry Carter, Woody Folsom, Al Patterson, Keven Carter, Larry Smart and Charles Thrift.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements