Franklin Forrest Matlock

Franklin Forrest Matlock obituary, Cameron Parish, LA

Franklin Forrest Matlock

Franklin Matlock Obituary

Visit the Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary - Uvalde website to view the full obituary.
Franklin Forrest Matlock, known to his loved ones as Woody, passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 52, in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. He was born on April 1, 1972, in Pasadena, Texas, to Dean Matlock and Dora Lee Matlock.

Woody was a loving, caring, and hardworking man who cherished his daughter, Jessica Matlock, dearly. He was a devoted husband to Michelle Annette Matlock and together they made a home in Trinity, TX. Woody had a special bond with his father, whom he cared for 
in his final days. He enjoyed talking about his daughter, Jessica, and the memories they shared.

In his free time, Woody loved riding his Harley with the wind in his face and music blaring. He had a fondness for homemade biscuits and gravy, Mexican food, Dr. Pepper, and Chicken Fried Steak. His favorite songs were "Try That in a Small Town," "Little Moments," and "Monsters."

Woody is survived by his wife, Michelle Annette Matlock, his daughter Jessica Matlock, his sisters Theresa Sterling and Sheila Irwin, and his brother-in-law Randy.
Also an extended family who will miss  him  dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean Matlock and Dora Lee Matlock, he was blessed with an amazing  stepmom  Dale Matlock who loved him dearly and his sisters Melissa Renai Matlock and Zhanell Burch, as well as his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A Graveside Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 10:30 am at Heard Cemetery in Reagan Wells, Uvalde, TX. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations would be greatly appreciated to support Woody's family during this challenging time. Thank you for your kindness.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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