Dr. Douglas N. Mattingly, Jr., 78, of Woodville, died Friday, June 1, 2012.  A native and longtime resident of Beaumont, he was born on October 24, 1933, to Enna Vae Folkland Mattingly and Douglas Nicholas Mattingly, Sr.

Doug was a retired dentist, having practiced in Beaumont for over thirty-eight years, and was a member of the Sabine Dental Society.  He was a member of the National Greyhound Racing Association and loved fishing, hunting, and the outdoors.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Mattingly; step-daughter, Belinda Jeffcoat of San Antonio; brother, Martin L. Mattingly and his wife, Gail of Burleson; nephew, Scott Mattingly and his wife, Cissy; nieces, Heather Clark and Leslie Palmer and her husband, William; and great-niece, Grayson Palmer.

A gathering of Dr. Mattingly’s family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m., Monday, June 4, 2012, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.  His funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Broussard’s, with interment to follow at Old Hardin Cemetery, Kountze.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Greyhound Racing Association, P.O. Box 543, Abilene, Kansas  67410 or to a charity of one's choice.