BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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Robert Mattison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 1, 2017.

Robert Lee Mattison, 76, of Paris, passed away Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, at the Medical Center of Plano.

Cremation is under the care and direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. A formal service is not scheduled.

Robert, the son of Oscar & Margaret Cross Mattison, was born March 29, 1941, in Grant, OK.

His career as a truck driver spanned many years before his retirement.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Newlund of Paris, three daughters, Leighann Mattison of Paris, Carrie Mattison of Paris and Darlene Wainscott of Ada, OK, a step-son, Jamie Owens & wife Shannon of Roff, OK, eight grandchildren and a brother, Kenneth Mattison & wife Linnie of Paris along with several nieces & nephews.

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October 9, 2017

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Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 3, 2017

To Robert's Family: Robert was always kind and friendly to me. He and Kenneth used to walk to school with my sister, Mary Ann, and me many years ago. I used to talk with him when he came in to Cunningham Steel. I am so sorry for your loss. Joan (Gordon) Cunningham

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