July 15 1935 January 17 2022
Johnnie “John” Morris Matlock July 15, 1935 – January 17, 2022 Share this obituary Sign Guestbook| View Guestbook Entries| Send Sympathy Card Mr. John Matlock, 86, of Cameron, passed away at his residence on Monday January 17, 2022. Graveside services for Mr. Matlock will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at the Oak Hill Cemetery Pavilion, with Minister Gene Van Noord officiating. John was born July 15, 1935, in McCrory, Arkansas, to Morris and Bessie (Watkins) Matlock. He was a graduate of Augusta, AR High School, and from Arkansas State University with a masters degree in education. While playing for the Arkansas State Indians he set, and still holds, the school rebound record. Immediately after college, John began his coaching career as basketball coach at Augusta High School, leading the team to several state championships. John then went into administration, becoming the principal of Augusta elementary school. He went on to become High School Principal at Augusta High School and then Des Arc, AR High School. John retired while he was principal of O. J. Thomas Junior High School in Cameron. He touched and molded thousands of lives during his time in education and coaching. Survivors include: Wife: Dee Matlock of Cameron 1)Son: Randy Matlock and wife, Kristi, of College Station 2)Daughters: Pat Foster and husband, Jim, of Cameron, and Susie Hetzel and husband, Rod, of Waco. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Mary, in 2006. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial in John’s memory, to Wounded Warriors, Habitat for Humanity, or the charity of your choice. SERVICES Graveside Service Saturday, January 22, 2022 11:00 AM Oak Hill Cemetery Cameron, TX Get Directions on Google Maps Print Obituary Sign Guestbook Name: Location: Video: Image: Light A Candle Candle 1 Candle 2 Candle 3 Candle 4 Email: Please keep my message private Personal Message: Confirm: Submit Guestbook entry
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Johnnie John Morris Matlock July 15 1935 January 17 2022.
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