Russell W Mattox

Russell “Russ” Wesley Mattox, went to be with God on June 18, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends.  He fought this fight with cancer as brave as humanly possible.  Russ was born October 18, 1957 to Max and Donna (Brown) Mattox in Broken Bow, NE.  He lived on the family farm his whole life.  He loved his animals; they were his life, work and hobbies.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards, puzzles and pranks.  Even in the hospital he loved making his nurses jump.   Russ attended Rose Valley School and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1976.  He worked with a wheat harvest crew one summer.  He worked on the family farm milking cows for 37 years.  He helped his grandparents on the farm with their chicken operation and all the other farm chores.  For fun growing up he rode horses, motorcycles and four wheelers with his brothers and buddies.   Russ enjoyed spending time with all his family.  He taught his son Justin how to hunt and fish.  He enjoyed teaching his son math equations with special sound effects.  His nieces and nephews thought he was the best tickle monster.  He always had tootsie pops close by.   Dawn Bishop, his special friend, came into his life 4 years ago.  She brought him lots of joy, laughter and memories.  He enjoyed teasing her about skunks and scaring her enough to make her jump.  They enjoyed taking care of the baby calves together.   Russ is survived by his son Justin (Fiancé Jami) of Broken Bow, special friend Dawn Bishop of Broken Bow, mother Donna Mattox of Broken  Bow, sister Debbie of Broken Bow, brother Dave (Stacey) of Broken Bow, brother Phillip (Dana) of Lubbock, TX.  ; 6 nieces and nephews and 20 great nieces and nephews.  Russ was preceded in death by his father Max Mattox, infant sister Gaylene, Grandparents Bunt and Virginia Mattox, and Bob and Evelyn Brown.   Donations can be given to the family and will go to American Brain Tumor Association, Glioblastoma Dept.  He was known by those who loved him as Russ.  He was fun loving and had a great sense of humor.  He will be greatly missed.   Funeral services for Russell Mattox age 59 of Broken Bow will be held Friday June 23, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Broken Bow with Rev. Doug Saner and Rev. Kathy Saner officiating.  Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with the family greeting friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Govier Brothers.