Kenneth A. Mattox 74, of Westville, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at home. He was born October 15, 1944 in Fairbury, Illinois to Lawrence and Angeline (Bayston) Mattox. On March 30, 1996 he married Margaret (McCluskey) Daniels who survives. Also surviving are his children Dana (Marla) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Shirley Taylor of Valparaiso, Ron Mattox of Port Orange, Florida and Melissa (Orvel) Strebe of Michigan City. His mother Angeline Miller of Valparaiso, five grandchildren Brandy, Cassie, Daryl, Summer, Zac and numerous great grandchildren also survive him.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Dawn and his father. Ken was a member of the Westville United Methodist Church and the Westville Lions Club where he was in charge of the Medical Loan Closet for many years. He worked as a crane operator at U.S Steel and at Paul’s Auto Yard in Westville.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 11th at the Westville United Methodist Church. Pastor Toby Guill will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7 PM on Friday at Newhard Funeral Home, 58 W. Walnut St. in Westville and Saturday from 10:00 AM at the church until the time of services. www.newhardfuneralhome.com
