Francis Lloyd "Toodle" Mattingly, 89, of Bardstown and formerly of Saint Francis, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Flaget Hospital. Born on July 7, 1936, in Marion County, he devoted his life to agriculture as a dedicated Dairy Farmer and also served the community as a School Bus driver. Together with his beloved wife, he was honored with the Peace and Justice award by the Archdiocese of Louisville and helped launch the Community Farm Alliance, making a lasting impact on farming advocacy.  Toodle will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, infectious laughter, and unwavering commitment to family and community.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Higdon Mattingly who died November 24, 2024; his parents, Joseph Lee and Mary Alice Miles Mattingy; three sisters, Effie Lee Mattingly, Lucille Thompson, and Viola Mattingly; two brothers, James Delmar Mattingly and James William "Billy" Mattingly; one grandson, Michael Hamilton.

Survivors include seven children, Richie Mattingly (Tina) of Bradfordsville, Gina Garrett of Lebanon, Russell Mattingly (Becky) of Saint Joe, Kerry Mattingly (Gloria) of Springfield, Craig Mattingly (Jackie) of Loretto, Becca Hamilton (Curtis) of Fredricktown, and Dale Mattingly of Saint Francis; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto.  Rev. Richard T. Goodin will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 3-8 pm Wednesday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 6 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.