Thomas “Tom” B. Mattison, 82, of Beaumont, died Thursday, November 18, 2010, at Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont.

A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Tom was born October 20, 1928, to Edna McCraw and Walter Mattison.  He was an electrician and a United States Navy veteran having served in the Korean War.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Cammack Mattison; sons, Trent Mattison and his wife Trisha, Tom Mattison, Jr. and Ray Mattison; daughters, Carolyn Mattison and Peggy Mattison; eleven grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; and sisters, Marilyn Mattison Vicknair and Patsy Mattison Aubert.

His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. Monday afternoon at Antioch Cemetery in Buna. A gathering of his family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 2010, at Broussard’s.