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Lawayne Matthies Obituary
Lawayne L. Matthies, 62, of Texas, formerly of Hartford, SD, passed peacefully from this life on September 6th, 2016, after complications caused by Parkinson's disease. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family and caregivers during the last days of his life.
Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a memorial service at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 11, at Carrillo Funeral Home, 800 SW 3rd St., Grand Prairie, Texas 75051.
Lawayne Lynn Matthies, son of Dwane and Audrey Matthies, was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on August 9, 1954. He graduated in 1973 from West Central High School, Hartford, SD. Lawayne has been living in Texas since 1981. He invented the Pan Solution for Evolution Harley Davidson motorcycles as Xzotic Cycle Products and later sold Xzotic Cycle Products and formed a new business, Mystery Designs. Lawayne was a biker to the core.
He is survived by his parents, Dwane & Audrey Matthies, Hartford, SD; a daughter, Angie Mae Fowler and three grandchildren, Tyler Simpson, Brenden Fowler and Jaela Fowler, all of Grand Prairie, TX; a brother, Randy Matthies, Hartford, SD; and a sister, Jodie Kruciak, Krum, TX.
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Pam Irvine
September 29, 2016
I just now heard the sad news. I had not seen Lawayne for years. I remember Lawayne as a quiet guy always ready to have some fun. If memory serves me he did have a lot of fun. Keep those happy memories close. My sympathy to Jodie, Randy, Dewayne, and Audrey.
Brenda Taylor Silva
September 14, 2016
I was LaWayne's girlfriend from '93-'99. We had some wonderful times together. Didn't take me long to realize his talents was going to cause changes is the motorcycle industry. He was a kind, sweet, selfless, fun, ambitious man that knew what he wanted out of life and went for it. Everyone loved him. Didn't matter what state we were in, someone knew him. LaWayne has always had a special place in my heart that will continue. LaWayne, I'll see you on the other side and we'll go for a ride. Love always, Brenda
September 12, 2016
Prayers to Jodie and family! Thinking of you during this extremely difficult time Greg, Lindsey, & Garen Van Zee
Susan Gray
September 10, 2016
We rented Lawayne's house on Manor St, oh my, I guess it's been 17 years ago. When we met him at the house, Lawayne asked if we had dogs....well the house even came with a dog named Zeus....the best dog ever!
My sincere condolences to family, loved ones and the many friends. I don't live in the area to be able to attend the service tomorrow so, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sep
11
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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Carrillo Funeral Homes - Grand Prairie800 SW 3rd St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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11
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3:00 p.m.
Carrillo Funeral Homes - Grand Prairie800 SW 3rd St, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
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