Lee Norman Mattern, age 87 of Panama City, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born in Beaver Springs, PA in 1934 to Christian parents Marion Frank Mattern and Jennie Victoria Gross Mattern. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christ Evangelical Reformed Church, later joining the PCA Presbyterian Church in Panama City.

After graduating from Beaver Springs High School in 1952 he joined the Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Seoul. His concern for the children led his mother and the Women in the Church to send boxes of blankets and clothing that he then distributed to a local orphanage. He always loved life and others, especially children.

He worked for the Postal Service, retiring in 1992. He considered every patron his friend. He was fiercely devoted to his family and loved and served Jesus Christ with all his heart. Despite his later physical challenges, he always trusted his Lord and Savior.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Jennie Mattern, brother Fred Mattern and wife Lena, brother Robert Mattern and wife Melvena, and brother-in-law Dickie Youngblood. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Donna Youngblood Mattern; children, Mary Vickie Taws (Bruce), Monica Lee Luisi (Gerard) of Farmers Branch, TX, Martha Peak (Joel), and Lee Norman Mattern II (Michelle); grandchildren Jennie Grace Marking (Jordan), Heath Taws (Ashley), James Luisi (Alex), Briana Luisi, Grant Luisi (Jordan), Eryn Peak, Ashley Boehm (Jordan), Courtney Mattern, and Hailey Mattern; great-grandchildren Connor Bellis and Cooper Marking, Thad and Ridley Taws, and Kane Boehm; sister-in-law Aline Youngblood; nieces Nancy Lietzel, Pam Kramer (Terry), and Brenda Mattern (Steve); nephews Roger Mattern, Byrd Youngblood, James Youngblood (Amanda), and Steven Youngblood (Sandra); godchild Stacy Burch; and devoted caregivers Marilyn Jasperson and Christy McCorquodale.

Visitation will be at Wilson Funeral Home Sunday, December 5, at 1:00pm. Funeral services will begin at 2:00pm with Heath Taws officiating. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Byrd Youngblood, James Youngblood, Steven Youngblood, Pat Gorman, Jasper Jasperson, and Jimmy Whited.

Your thoughts, prayers, and love are the most special gifts. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Presbyterian Hurricane Michael Rebuild Campaign < http://firstprespc.org/online-giving> .

Lee Mattern's tribute video on a phone or mobile device:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OA1YVSJQbDc

On a computer:

https://youtu.be/OA1YVSJQbDc