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Troy Matlock Obituary
Troy D. Matlock, 44, of Edwardsville, Ill., born on Oct. 16, 1964, in Alton, Ill., passed from this life on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Matlock worked for the city of Edwardsville at the water department as a laborer for 25 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 99, Edwardsville, Ill. a Shriner, Moose Lodge 1561, Scottish Rite and the Alton Eagles Lodge.
Troy was preceded in death by his mother, Sylvia Matlock.
Surviving are his wife, Melinda, nee Rains, Matlock, whom he married on Nov. 1, 1985, in Edwardsville, Ill.; father and step mom, Dallas and Vicki Matlock of Edwardsville, Ill.; daughter, Randi Rains of Glen Carbon, Ill.; sister, Lisa (Kenneth) Bertrand of Edwardsville, Ill.; and mother-in-law, Phyllis Rains of Glen Carbon, Ill.
Memorials may be directed to Shriner's Hospital for Children.
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2009, at Irwin Chapel of Glen Carbon, 591 Glen Crossing Road in Glen Carbon, Ill.
Funeral: A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. According to Troy's wishes cremation will follow.
IRWIN
CHAPEL,
Glen Carbon, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Troy Matlock
Lynn Vincent (Patterson)
June 24, 2009
Melinda,
I went to school with Troy and met you several times as well. I live in florida now and just saw this obituary. I am soooo Sorry for your loss. Troy was a wonderful person and I will always have memories of tooling around at lunch with him in his car. God Bless and watch over you and yours.
Debbie Faught
June 24, 2009
Randi & Family,
My heart goes out to you at the loss of your father. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Deb
MELINDA "LINDY" KANE
June 23, 2009
MELINDA & FAMILY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF TROY'S PASSING. TROY WILL TRUELY BE MISSED BY ALL, HIS SMILE, SENSE OF HUMOR, HIS CORKY LAUGH. I WILL TREASURE THE MEMORIES OF HIM UP AT ROSES. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS NOW AND ALWAYS.
June 23, 2009
Melinda, Dallas, the entire family,
I am so sorry to hear of Troy's passing you are in my heart and prayers. Troy was a wonderful person and always had a smile when I saw him, the Matlock family as been close to our family in past years and he will be greatly missed!
Angela (Coultas) Renko
June 22, 2009
Melinda you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacie Matlock
Staunton, IL
June 22, 2009
MELINDA
REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED.
TROY KEPT US LAUGHING.
MAGGIE AND DAVE
Pam Bogard (Grimes)
June 21, 2009
Dallas and Matlock Famiy,
So sorry to hear of Troy's passing. Your family will be in our prayers. I have fond memories of Troy and fun times at the Moose as a child. He was also always friendly when I saw him driving around doing his job--always seemed happy.
sally toussaint
June 21, 2009
Melinda my thoughts and deepest sympathie is with you always. If you need anything let me know 618-2882155.Sally Toussaint Jons mom
Dona Ely
June 20, 2009
Troy's passing will leave an empty space in the hearts of his family and friends. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Jerry Munro
June 20, 2009
To the family,
Deepest condolences from the Ainad Drum Corp. His constant smile will be deeply missed. Melinda if you need anything, anything at all give us a call. Jerry Munro/ Mark Hickman
June 20, 2009
David...Im very sorry for the loss of your nephew.
Gary Cecil
Rockford, IL.
Lisa (Ahrens) Barton
June 20, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
barb anderson
June 20, 2009
Matlock Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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