John Allen Mattox was born in Seymour Indiana, the first born son of Malcolm and Dawn Mattox. His wife, Shari Lyn predeceased him in 2008. He is survived by his siblings, Glenn, Phillip, Pamela, Michael, James and Patricia. Also, by his brother and sister-in-law Raleigh and Vivian Manley. He was a member and very active in the Escondido Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy from 1965 through 1979. He was employed by Hughes Aircraft as a computer programmer.