William Furman Mattox Jr.

William Furman Mattox, Jr., 79, of Salem, VA passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. He was born January 20, 1940 in Roanoke, VA a son of the late William Furman Mattox, Sr. and Virginia Dyer Mattox. Mr. Mattox was member and Deacon of North Roanoke Baptist Church where he also enjoyed traveling on mission trips. He also previously was a member and Deacon of Virginia Heights Baptist Church. Furman lived a life that truly honored God. He loved his family and always put them first and he was always helping others. He enjoyed being with his family, friends attending parties, church functions and sporting events. He retired after 32 years service from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was the founder and former owner of Mattox Sealer Company for over 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Connie Moulse Mattox; sons and daughter-in-law, Tim and Sherry Mattox and Jason Mattox; brother and sister-in-law, Michael J. and Pal Mattox; sister, Ginger M. Lebow; grandchildren, Shelly and Shawn Allie, Tilly and Sam Wentzel, Molly and John Kernes, Emily Mattox and fianc, Brandon, Chloe Mattox, Haley Mattox and Austin Mattox; great-grandchildren, Lyla Hancock, Clara Hancock, Zephy Hancock and Nemo Allie; and numerous other family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. Funeral services to celebrate Furmans life will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 11 a.m. at North Roanoke Baptist Church, 6402 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019 with Rev. Daniel Palmer and Rev. Darryl Crim officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations be made in Furmans name to the Splash Sunday School Class at North Roanoke Baptist Church 6402 Peters Creek Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Tuesday, December 17th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Celebration of Life Service When Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 11:00am Location North Roanoke Baptist Church Address 6402 Peters Creek Rd Roanoke, VA 24019 Interment When Wednesday, December 18th, 2019 11:00am Location Sherwood Memorial Park Address 1250 East Main Street Salem, Virginia 24153