Ellis "Twin" Mattox was born on April 7, 1944, to the late Vaughn and Allie Mattox in Farrisville, Texas. He was the youngest of 10 children. He was
affectionately called "Doll" by his siblings, Cloteil, J.T, Gordy "Big Joe," K.C, and Jocee, all of whom preceded him in death. His twin, "Wren," died at birth.

Ellis was raised in the Indian Hill Community and attended Wiergate School. He graduated with the class of 1963. After graduating high school, he left home to pursue a music career. He loved to play his bass guitar and played back up in numerous acclaimed and local bands. He played with Bobby Blue Bland, Barry White, BB King, Percy Sledge, The Spinners, Lou Rawls, and the Storm Warning, just to name a few.

At an early age, he united with Indian Hill Christ Sanctified Holiness Church of the Indian Hill Community.

Ellis "Twin" Mattox met and married Bennie Mae Glenn on the fifth day of June in 1978. To this union, one child was born. He loved his family and cherished them in his heart. He loved to fish and have fun.

Left to cherish Ellis's memories: his children, Corey Mattox of Shankleville, and Tony (Tamela) Glenn of Lufkin, Texas; two grandchildren, Terrel and Treayvon Glenn, both of Lufkin, Texas; one brother-in-law, Samuel Brooks of Jasper, Texas; three sisters-in-law, Florence Mattox of Modesto, California, Joyce Mattox of Pittsburg, California, Mertha Lee Glenn Harriel formerly of Newton, Texas, and Betty Mattox of San Francisco, California; and numerous other nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.