In Memory of Cousin Mike

Michael D. Mattox, age 57, longtime Council Bluffs Fire Fighter, passed away December 8, 2007 at his home.

Michael was born in Council Bluffs on February 22, 1950 to Stephen A and Charlene Holly Mattox.

Mike graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1968. He joined the Fire Department and spent 33 years on the Council Bluffs Fire Department retiring in 2005.

Mike and wife Carol Robinson Mattox were married on June 26, 1976. During Mike's life, he was active in Boy Scouts, served as treasurer for 20 plus years for Local 15 Fire Fighters Union, served on the board of the United Credit Union, was past Grand Marshall of the Pride Day Parade, was a team member of Circle Of Friends Relay for Life Team, member of Iowa Professional Fire Fighters and loved trivia.

Mike is survived by wife, Carol, sons, Adam and Stephen, all of Council Bluffs, Mathew and wife Karris, of Waterloo, Iowa, brother, Stephen E Mattox and wife Pat, of Houston, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation Tuesday 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial services Wednesday 11:00 a.m. also at funeral home. Luncheon to follow immediately at St. Peters Social Hall.

Family suggest memorials to Circle Of Friends Relay For Life Team.

Mike made his mark on his community. He was a hero as a firefighter. He will be missed by thousands.

God Bless,

Dan'L