Friday, December 22, 2023

Obituary - Leroy Joseph Mattson

Leroy Mattson, a truly beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at his home in Clinton, Missouri. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri. Memorial contributions can be made to the GVMH Foundation and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Born on February 3, 1954, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to Emil and Jeanette Mattson of Newberry, Michigan. Leroy was married to his soulmate Cindy May Mattson (Watson) until she was called home on September 12, 2013.

Leroy had a heart of gold and family was everything. He was a man who made a profound impact on many lives and was a person who would give the shirt off his back. To say he will be missed is truly an understatement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, many siblings, his wife Cindy, and his son E.J.Mattson.

Leroy is survived by his daughter Kimmie Reno (Chris) of Clinton, Mo, son Barry Mattson of Strafford, Mo., son Lee C. Mattson of Kansas City, Mo. daughter Rose Mattson of Michigan, son George "Jamie" Mattson of Michigan, grandsons Jeremy Reno of Clinton, Mo, Chase Reno (Krislyn) United States Marines, Wyatt Reno of Clinton, Mo, Austin Reno of Clinton, Mo as well other siblings, cousins, grandchildren, and many friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

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