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Matthew McGhee

1981 - 2012

BORN

1981

DIED

2012

Matthew McGhee Obituary

Matthew McGhee passed away Friday, June 15, 2012, at the age of 30. Celebration of life: Bring a smile or a story and help us celebrate Matthew's life 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, in Ridglea Country Club's Garden Room. Matthew worked in the restaurant business. With his ready smile, quick wit and honest laugh, he made friends from management to kitchen staff. He was a creative cook who dreamed of owning a restaurant. He loved outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing, golf and frisbee golf, water skiing, baseball and watching his nephews play baseball. He was an excellent league bowler. He was preceded in death by his father, Lin Hopper, and grandmother, Billie McGhee. Survivors: Mother, Carla McGhee; grandfather, Lloyd McGhee; sister, Kristen Airheart and husband, Dustin; nephew, Dylan Airheart; nephew, Tyler Airheart; and the love of his life, Heather South and their unborn twin daughters.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jul. 8, 2012.

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Anonymous

November 8, 2024

I'm so sorry such a great man passed away, a pure life taken to young.

Madison McGhee

February 28, 2024

Dear Dad,

I wish you the best, I hope I could have had a bit of time to see who you were and what our family could have been. I love you so much.

Heather South

September 28, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Happy Birthday, you're in our hearts every day.

Heather South

August 2, 2012

You are loved and missed everyday....

Renee Smith

July 12, 2012

Dear Heather
I am extremely sorry for your loss. Just know we all love you and are here for you. I never had the pleasure of meeting Matt but I'm sure if you gave your heart to him then he was a great man and his love for you will live on in the hearts of your beautiful daughters. I love and miss you.

Jon Cocanower

July 10, 2012

I am praying for you all every day. Matt was the best friend I could have ever asked for. Matt was so full of love. He inspired me everyday to become a better person. He was the definition of a real man in every aspect of his life. I feel so blessed to have had him in my life but my prayers are now with his family and his 2 baby girls. Matt was truly an amazing, inspiring, and dedicated human being. God bless all of you.

Molly Woolridge

July 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have worked with his mother Carla for many years and feel as though I know all of her children & grandchildren. You will be in my thoughts.

Paula Hill

July 9, 2012

Dear Carla and Uncle Lloyd,
I was so saddened to hear of Matthew's death. Have had you both (and Kristen)in my thoughts and prayers since I heard about his passing. Praying for comfort and peace at this difficult time in your lives.

Maria Shetzley

July 9, 2012

My most sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of one so young. He will forever be close in your heart. Sorry I did not have an opportunity to meet Matthew, but will certainly help take care of his daughters (my great-grand daughters)

Mindy Martin

July 9, 2012

I am truly sorry to hear this news. I will forever miss his smile, our inside jokes, and his laugh. Rest in peace Matt. I wil always love u. Mindy A. Martin, 817.939.6034

Margaret Dogget

July 8, 2012

May God Bless you and watch over you...

Dolores&Ron Morris

July 8, 2012

Carla and Lloyd,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We hope at the Celebration of Life that your hearts will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times you had together with Matt.

Robert McGhee

July 8, 2012

Dear Carla, Lloyd and Kristen, I am so sorry for ya'lls loss. Just wanted ya'll to know that I am thinking of ya'll at this time.

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