Robert Louis "Bobby" Mattingly, of Leonardtown, MD passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 2, 1935 he was the son of the late J. Louis Mattingly, Sr. and Margaret Mary Mattingly.

Bobby attended St. Mary's Academy in Leonardtown, MD and graduated from Margaret Brent High School, Helen, MD in 1953. He worked as a salesman in the automotive parts industry and was well respected for his knowledge in this field. His places of employment included McKay's Implement, Hayden Auto Supply, and Bussler's Ford. He retired in 1997 and spent his time crabbing and fishing on his Key West boat, cheering on the Washington Redskins and Nationals as well as NASCAR racing, and providing his expertise on mechanical repairs for family and friends.

Bobby was married to Dorothy "Elaine" Wood Mattingly on December 29, 1957 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mechanicsville, MD. They were married for over 57 years and have three children: Cheryl Mattingly Thuot (Pierre) of Hollywood, MD, the late Jerry Mattingly, and Brenda Mattingly of Annapolis, MD.

He is survived by four grandchildren: Christopher Thuot (Miriam), Nicole Mattingly Kosky (Mike), Kelsey Mattingly, Danielle Thuot, and a great-grandson, John-Paul Thuot to whom he was known as "Pop-Pop." He is also survived by siblings Patsy Mattingly, Lily Mae Beck, J. Louis Mattingly, Jr., David Mattingly, Mary Linda Gass, and Jamie Mattingly. He was also a loving uncle to many nephews and nieces and shared a very special devotion with Tommy Bellere, Jr. and Kevin Bellere. Along with his parents, he is predeceased by his sister Marian Bellere and his beloved aunt A. Naomi Mattingly.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be: Christopher Thuot, Kevin Bellere, Larry Mattingly, Steve Lawrence, Keith Hewitt, and Rayner Blair. Honorary pallbearers are: Norris Shepherd, Jimmy Nelson, Donald J. Mattingly, Dick Hutson and Roger Bussler.

Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and /or ACTS( A Community That Shares) P.O. Box 54 Bushwood, MD 20618. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.