Frank Mattingly

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April 28, 1952 ~ May 22, 2020

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Francis “Frank” David Mattingly, 68, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Frank was born on April 28, 1952 in Springfield to the late John and Lela Rose Mattingly. He worked in law enforcement for 35 years, serving for ten years with the Harrodsburg Police Department, twelve years with the Danville Police Department where he achieved the rank of Captain and went on to serve ten years and retire from the Fayette County Detention Center. Frank was a dedicated Mason and member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge #28 F&AM, Scottish Rite and York Rite. He loved woodworking and fishing, despite being “ornery and stubborn”. He served as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Naval Reserves and was a hunter education instructor for the hunter safety training course. He is survived by two sons, John (Andria) Mattingly II of Stanford, Frank (Brooke) Mattingly II of Harrodsburg; one daughter, Edith Rose Mattingly of Danville; ten grandchildren, John Andrew Mattingly, Summer Denney, Hadley and Mia Mattingly, Kaleigh and Jackson Bourne and Gabriel, Jason, Jayden and Xavier Clarkston; four brothers; Alex (Betty) Mattingly of Lexington, Bernard (Barbara) Mattingly of Cookeville, TN, Glenn (Paula) Mattingly of Springfield, Martin (Laura) Mattingly of Frankfort and one sister, Ardela (Bobby) Smith of Florence. The funeral service will be 1pm, Friday, May 22, 2020 at Stith Funeral Home, Danville. The family will receive close friends and family after 12 noon. Burial will be in Danville Memorial Gardens. Hugs from Home information and the online guestbook are available at www.stithcares.com. Funeral Service: 1pm, Friday, May 22, 2020 at Danville. Visitation: Family will receive close friends and family after 12 noon.

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  9. Our prayers n thought s n condolences to the whole family Frank was a wonderful n kind friend n neighbor to us We cared so deeply for him n will miss him so much May God guide n comfort you all n wrap his loving arms around you during n after always as you grieve the loss.of such a dear person as He.Always cherish those precious memories n love you all shared as a family!!! \”Go Rest High On That Mountain my friend for your work on earth is Done!!!!Go To Heaven a shouting ,before the Father n The Son!!!!

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  12. I lost track of Frank many years ago. Wanted to take this time to say I’m very sorry for your loss. Frank and I graduated from the Danville School of Practical Nursing many years ago and also worked with him at Ephraim McDowell hospital. I was going through a very challenging time in my life at that time and I thank my God for people with wit and humor like Frank. His words and actions helped me through that time more than I can ever tell you. I will cherish the memories made by Frank. He used to dress up a skeleton we used for Anatomy and Physiology and hide her somewhere in the lab and this was only one of his countless practical jokes that helped all of us through nursing school and made it a joyful time for us all. May God richly bless you and comfort you during this difficult time.

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  13. Cpl Mattingly was a great guy, not only a great training officer but a wonderful friend. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything, let me know. Sincere condolences, Cpl. Summers

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  14. I had the opportunity to work with him when he was at the Harrodsburg Police Dept, and I was a Mercer County Deputy. we had some very nice times. truly missed those days. His family will deeply miss him.

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  18. Frank was a good friend and coworker ,we had a lot of good laughs over the years. It was sad to see him retire but it breaks my heart to hear he’s gone . I am at ease knowing he’s in heaven watching over his family and fellow officers that looked up him . Now we just look a little higher to him and listen a little mores closely. Thanks to his family for sharing him with us . Cpl. D.Smith

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