Thomas McClure Matlock, 92 of Sherman, Texas passed away on December 7, 2015 at The Season's Nursing Center in Sherman.  He was born on July 26, 1923 on a farm in Dutton, Oklahoma to the late Andrew Jackson Matlock and Mattie Ethel Herron Matlock. Tom was raised in Sweetwater, Oklahoma where he attended Sweetwater schools and graduated in 1941.  It was there he met his sweetheart, Edris Morrow.  They were married on February 20, 1944 in Little Rock, Arkansas two weeks before his deployment to Italy during WWII.  He served as Staff Sergeant Matlock in the United States Army with the 85th Division, also known as the Custer Division 339th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, F Company during the Italian Campaign from Minturno, Italy to the Gustav Line and the Austrian border. Tom was awarded the Bronze Star for his outstanding service, leadership and heroism. Tom's work in the oil business took he and Edris from west Texas, eastern New Mexico and finally overseas to Libya and the Philippines.  He retired with Mesa Petroleum in Amarillo, Texas in 1986.  Tom was a member of the Church of Christ and attended services at the Westwood Church of Christ in Sherman.  He served the Lord in many capacities through the years and loved to sing. His 92 years were filled with love, family, war, work, golf, world travel, worship and service. Thank you for your service, Sgt. Matlock.

He was survived by

Daughters:                    Paula Bridwell and husband Larry, Blanchard, Oklahoma
Kimberly Matlock, Sherman, Texas

Grandchildren:               Dawn Reynolds and husband Kent, Debrah Brooks and husband Billy, Larry Paul Bridwell                                     and wife Robbie Kay

Great Grandchildren:      Brad Reynolds and wife Molly, Kaithlyn Reynolds, Lacey and Sarah Brooks, Peyton and                                     Taylor Bridwell

And soon to be great, great grand baby

Sister in-laws:             Sue Finley Gallaher
Hazel Rose Morrow

Multitudes of loving nieces, nephews and friends.   He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife, 5 brothers; Doyle, Raymond, Paul, Roy and Orville and 2 sisters; Elva Comstock and Nadine Topper.