James Stanton Mattingly, Jr.

James Stanton Mattingly, Jr., 82, of Owings passed away October 24, 2026. He was born February 10, 1944 in Washington, D.C., to James Stanton, Sr., and Laura (Yates) Mattingly. James was raised in Cheverly and graduated from Archbishop Carroll High School in D.C. He then graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He worked for Giant Food for over 30 years, retiring as the Senior Deli Buyer for the deli and dairy department. James married Lillian Viera on March 16, 1970, and they made their home in Calvert County. James loved traveling to Florida where he would spend the winters and come back to Owings for the summers. He was a member of Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Most of all, James loved being a father and grandfather and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son Eric Stanton Mattingly and grandchildren William Western, Christopher Mattingly, Damian Sweat, Dennis Schriver, and Scott Schriver, sister Mary Anne Booker and brother Charles Mattingly. James was preceded in death by is wife, Lillian, and sisters Sandra Kuderski and Alice Packett.