Earl David Mattox, 73, of West Columbia, WV, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV.

He was born November 21, 1952, in Point Pleasant, a son of the late William Tobias and Bessy Louise (Coleman) Mattox. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Lou McKinley; brother, William "Joe" Tobias Mattox Jr.; nephew, Parker Long; brother-in-law, Earl McKinley.

Earl was a retired Millwright from Constellium Aluminum and enjoyed gardening, fishing, woodworking, making jokes, pranking people, and he was a former Boy Scout Leader. He was a member of Fairview Bible Church, Eastern Star, and a 50 year member of Clifton Masonic Lodge 23. While he loved to stay busy, nothing was more important to him than his family.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Edith (Patrick) Mattox; son, Michael David (Marilou) Mattox of Nashville, TN; daughter, Kimberly Mattox of West Columbia, WV; sister, Delores (Roger) Long of Middleport, OH; granddaughter, Emily Aiko Mattox of Blacksburg, VA, and her mother, whom Earl loved like a daughter, Geena Louise Mattox of Las Vegas, NV.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Fairview Bible Church in Letart, WV at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to service

In his memory, the family has decided to set up a scholarship fund to support Wahama High School students entering into a trade profession; in lieu of gifts or flowers, the family has requested donations for that fund.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.