Bobby J Mattison

February 23, 1956 - July 23, 2019

The Unity Mortuary of Anderson announce that family and friends will gather 12 noon Saturday, July 27, 2019 to celebrate the life of Mr. Bobby Joe Mattison at King David Baptist Church 308 Old Green Pond Rd. Anderson, SC with interment to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.The family is at 206 Frampton St. Anderson, SC. Bobby Joe Mattison, a beloved and adored father, brother, cousin, and friend. He was born on February 23, 1956 in Anderson, SC as the 7th child to the late Mr. Claude and Mrs. Margaree Carter Mattison. He took flight to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at AnMed Health. Bobby Joe attended Westside High School. He loved sports especially baseball. He worked in textile for many years. He really loved the Clemson Tigers although his favorite color was RED. Bobbie Joe will be remembered for his infectious smile, his dancing moves and teasing everyone in his family. His many nieces and nephews will always cherish how he addressed them as “Niece or Nephew,” then ask “which one are you?” Bobby Joe was married to his long-time sweetheart Judy, for many years. Together, they had one child, Priscilla. He loved spending time with his daughter until her untimely death at a young age. Bobby Joe had a difficult time coping with such a huge loss. Bobby Joe leaves to cherish fond memories and laughter, his life-long friend and wife Judy Mattison. His brothers, Claude (Delores) Mattison, Jr., Cecil (Josephine) Mattison of Anderson, SC. His sisters; Diane Mattison of Greenville, SC, Janet Grant, and Margaret Ann (Charles) Gray, of Anderson, South Carolina. He also leaves to cherish his fond memories, a host of nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws and many cousins. Bobby Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Priscilla Mattison, parents, Claude and Margaree Mattison, Sr., brothers, James Walter, Earl Mattison, and Rufus Mattison; sisters, Annie Ruth Mattison Randolph, and Janice Mattison Oliver.