Archie Mattingly, 77, of Loretto, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. He was born in Calvary Sept. 13, 1948.
He was a former employee of Independent Stave in Lebanon, and American Greetings in Bardstown where he retired. He enjoyed nothing more than to watch his children and grandchildren play sports and even traveled the state to cheer for them.
He was an avid UK basketball, football and Cincinnati Reds fan. He was a competitive bowler and horseshoe player, winning the State Horseshoe Championship. He was also well known in the Loretto community for playing and coaching softball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Bertrand and Mary Capitola Thomas Mattingly; four sisters, Carolyn Mattingly, Clementine Bottoms and infants Mary Catherine Mattingly and Mary Gesene Mattingly; and two brothers, Michael Patrick Mattingly and Jerry Mattingly.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Connie Thompson Mattingly; one daughter, Amanda Beard (Jason) of Loretto; three sons, Michael Mattingly (Kristie) of Lancaster, Matthew “Boo” Mattingly (Kim) of Lyon Station, and Jason “J Bird” Mattingly (Gwen Bickett) of Saint Joe;
one sister, Betty Sue Devine (Bill) of Springfield; two brothers, Bert Mattingly (Glenda) of Campbellsville and Bob Mattingly of Lebanon; nine grandchildren, Auburn Mattingly, Baylor Mattingly (Hannah), Mary Beth Mattingly, Hunter Mattingly, Clayton Tungate, Nathan Tungate, JT Mattingly, Avery Mattingly, and Cannon Bickett; special extended family, Dr. Patrick and Stacy Williams, Jacoby Bartley, Lincoln Williams, Nicole Williams and Hannah Wolf; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many cousins.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto with the Rev. Lawman Chibundi officiating. Burial is in the St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery followed by a bereavement meal at the Loretto City Hall.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto.
Pallbearers are grandchildren Baylor Mattingly, JT Mattingly, Avery Mattingly, Hunter Mattingly, Nathan Tungate, and Mary Beth Mattingly.
Honorary Pallbearers are also grandchildren Auburn Mattingly, and Clayton Tungate.
Memorial donations may go to Loretto Child Care Center in Loretto.
Mattingly Funeral Home in Loretto is in charge of arrangements.
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