Jimmy Richardson Mattocks

James Richardson Mattocks, Jr., died peacefully after an extended illness on February 8, 2023 in Guilford County, North Carolina.  Born July 20, 1943 in High Point, North Carolina, Jim was a life-long student, reader, traveler and pet owner.  He graduated from High Point High School and Guilford College.  He continued his education by earning master’s degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling and Public Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, as well as  master’s degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  He also earned three additional undergraduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  At UNCG he served as president of the philosophy club and was a member of the honor society in philosophy, Phi Sigma Tau.

After graduating from Guilford College, Jim moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he lived in the Fan District.  He was employed for thirty-two years by the Richmond City/Virginia State Health Department.  Jim was a member of the VCU rugby team for seventeen years, during which time he served as co-captain and match secretary.  In 1988 he received the Cutler award for ten years of service to the team.  He was also a senior member of the VCU Shafer Court Concert Committee for many years.  While in Richmond, Jim was an active member and coordinator for the Richmond Human Rights Coalition.  After retiring from the state of Virginia, he moved back to North Carolina in 2001.

Jim enjoyed traveling to the beach, spending time with his family and his cats, expanding his library and watching movies.  A life long Quaker, Jim was active in Springfield, Richmond and Jamestown Friends (Quaker) Meetings.  He also served as a conscientious objector in the late 1960’s.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, James Richardson Mattocks, and Edith Vance Mattocks.  He is survived by his brothers, Clarence Mattocks and Tom Mattocks, sister-in-law, Becky Mattocks, nieces

Wendy Mattocks and Robyn Huffstetler (Seth), nephews David Mattocks, Steven Mattocks (Macy) and Michael Mattocks, great nieces Eliza Huffstetler and Avery Mattocks and great-nephews Luke Huffstetler and Finley Mattocks.

After cremation his remains will be scattered on the Outer Banks.  Memorials in his honor may be made to Guilford College or Jamestown Friends Meeting.

Jim was a good uncle, brother and son and will be missed by his family.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.wrightfs.com.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.