Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Mattingly of Hughesville, MD formerly of Leonardtown, MD died on April 29, 2012 in Washington, DC. Born on August 2, 1959 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Robert (Bobby) Louis and Elaine Wood Mattingly of Leonardtown, MD.

Jerry is survived by his significant other Judy Hoover, his children: Nicole Lynn and Kelsey Leigh Mattingly both of Hughesville, MD. He is also survived by his sisters Brenda Kay Mattingly of Annapolis, MD., and Cheryl Mattingly Thuot (Pierre) of Hollywood, MD., nephew Christopher Thuot, and niece Danielle Thuot.

Mr. Mattingly attended Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy and went on to graduate from Ryken High School in 1977 he also attended the Charles County Community College. Jerry was a Southern Maryland resident and worked as a District Manager for Aero Energy for 11 years, he also worked for Pargas, Suburban, and United Gas Company's.

Jerry was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Mid-Atlantic Propane Association, Hughesville Baseball Association (Coach), Sunday Youth Basketball League (Coach), and St. Mary's Ryken Softball (Coach). Jerry was a very special person who provided services to friends, family, and community, and continued his giving and generous spirit by giving life through his organ donation.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 7, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD., with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Ken Allston, Tom Agostinelli, Tommy Bellere, Christopher Thuot, Keith Wood, and Roger Wood. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Thomas Agostinelli, John Knott, Clarence Thomas, Roger Wood, Jr., Jamie Mattingly and Larry Mattingly.

Contributions may be made to the Nicole and Kelsey Mattingly Educational Trust Fund c/o PNC Bank P.O. Box 655 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.