Joey Syon Mattox

Mr. Joey Syon Mattox, 72, of Pierce County, passed away early Friday morning, January 31, 2025, at Twin Oaks Convalescent Center in Alma.

Born in Alma, GA on May 24, 1952, he lived in Pierce County all his life.  Joey was a 1971 graduate of Blackshear High School.  He was a life-long farmer who loved his job but in his younger days, he enjoyed fishing and boating. Joey always enjoyed a good meal and a good tv show to watch.  He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.    

He was a son of the late Walter Davis & Ora Lee Williford Mattox.  He was also preceded in death by his baby girl, Dana Louise Mattox; three sisters, Hazle Lee, Faye Peacock, and Ruth Gaskins; and his brother, J. Walter Mattox.

Survivors include his two sons and daughters-in-law, Joby & Tabitha Mattox of Waycross and Josh & Nicki Mattox of Fernandina Beach, FL; two sisters, Jean (Quitman) Allen of Alma and Judy (Richie) Williams of Baxley; the mother of his children, Donna Bolden of Alma; 3 grandchildren, Lexi, Reagan, and Kree Mattox; a special niece and caregiver, Kay Carter of Pierce County; and several other nieces, nephews, and relatives.

Funeral services for Joey will be held Monday afternoon, February 3, 2025, at 2:00 o’clock from the Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Tuttle, Pastor R. B. Gaskins, and Rev. Randy Crosby officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Beulah Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3343 Beulah Church Road, Alma, GA  31510.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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