Thurston Matson Program

L IFE R EFLECTIONS Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in Heaven . ~ M ATTHEW 5:16 T HURSTON L AWRENCE M ATSON J R . received his breath of life from God on October 6, 1958 and became a living soul. Thurston was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Thurston Lawrence Matson Sr., born in Conroe, Texas whom is deceased and Charles Etta Matson. His Step Father, Mr. James Davis whom is now deceased was instrumental in his early childhood upbringing even until adult. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Rhonda Taylor and brother, Bruce Matson. He met Trinda V. Matson at an early age and from prom date 5 years later, he asked and she said “YES” and she became his lifemate on January 16, 1982. They became one in Holy Matrimony and was blessed with three sons. As their vows stated; in sickness and in health, until death do us part; it still remained 41 years later. Thurston was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, brother and proud grandfather (Poo Paw). He will truly be missed and forever in their hearts: loving wife, Trinda V. Matson; sons, Thurston Lawrence Matson Jr. III (Keidra), Terence Lawrence Matson, Trent Lawrence Matson Sr. (Comella); mother, Charles Etta Davis; sister, Donna Passon; brother, Chris Matson (Linda); grandson, Trent Lawrence Matson Jr. (TJ), and a special

recognition to a truly and dedicated friend for many years, through thick and thin, Lance Duncan. His memory will be cherished in the hearts of multitude of family member and friends.

O RDER OF S ERVICE Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM F OREST H ILL S EVENTH D AY A DVENTIST C HURCH 7224 Forest Hill Dr.— Forest Hill, Texas 76140 Pastor Calvin Watkins Jr.

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R ESOLUTIONS ……..Forest Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church R EMARKS ………………………………..Limit 2 Minutes, Please S ONG E ULOGY ……………………………...Pastor Samuel Thomas Jr. P ARTING V IEW ………………..Golden Gate Funeral Directors R ECESSIONAL

A CKNOWLEDGEMENT Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch. Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much . The Family A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS U. S. Army H ONORARY P ALLBEARERS Chris Matson Felix Johnson Lance Duncan Oscar Rosalez Patrick Simmond Leon Weatherspoon E ARTHLY R ESTING P LACE Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery Dallas, Texas

Final Arrangements Entrusted To: John E. Beckwith G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME John E. Beckwith, Jr. - CEO & Owner Dallas, Texas 214-941-7332

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