Clint Matthews

Clint Alan Matthews, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to so many, passed away peacefully into the presence of his Savior on June 26, 2025. As he closed his eyes with family at his side, he joyfully opened them in Heaven where Clint was reunited with his father, Larry Arnold Matthews, and other family who have gone before. Clint was born June 15, 1974, in Irving, TX, to Larry and Sherry Matthews. Growing up, he loved all things farming, taking care of, and being involved in, country life, ranching, and the outdoors. Clint worked at Walmart and Hussman Co. and, later in his life, he took over Ranchers Feed and Supply for his dad, here in Terrell, alongside his brother and mother. Clint’s knowledge of how to help local landowners and farmers could always be counted on by store “regulars” and the ones who just “dropped by”. On June 14, 1997, he married the love of his life and soul mate, Jennifer, and together they built their lives and family on a strong foundation, grounded in their faith in the Lord and a shared commitment to hard work. As a young man, he would be in the fields every summer cutting hay with his dad, and as his own kids grew up, Clint continued that tradition with his son, Hayden, with whom he worked side-by-side, running Matthews Custom Hay. He enjoyed being in the outdoors off the farm, especially camping, hunting, and fishing with family and friends. His children, Emily and Hayden, were his proudest accomplishments. Clint had a heart for serving others and his community throughout his life. He and Jennifer, along with their children, Emily and Hayden, were members of Calvary Baptist Church and, most recently, became involved in Round Pen Cowboy Church. Clint also served with College Mound VFD for over three decades, earning him the award and recognition of CMVFD lifetime membership. He was active with the Kaufman County Forage and Livestock Committee, where his experiences in farming, agriculture, and ranching were invaluable, along with local FFA chapters, helping positively impact numerous students’ lives. His heart for others also compelled him to help during the 2013 West Texas fires that destroyed so many people's way of life. Clint organized and implemented a grassroots collection of community resources with East Texas farmers, landowners, and ranchers to provide and transport hay, feed, and any other resources needed. In 2024, Clint’s experiences were once again put into play to assist with the record-breaking Panhandle wildfires (Smokehouse Creek Fire), where he, once again, called upon and organized the many who wanted to help fellow farmers with transporting donated resources, which were so critically needed. Clint was never a man to look for recognition for these activities; instead, he knew that, at the end of the day, any other farmer or rancher would do the same for him and his friends. Therefore, Clint never hesitated to help in any way. A true embodiment of a follower of Jesus, a dedicated family man and servant to, and for, his community, Clint will be forever missed and never forgotten. Those left to carry on Clint’s legacy of love are his wife, Jennifer Matthews; daughter, Emily Matthews; son, Hayden Matthews; mother, Sherry Matthews; brother, Bart Matthews; sister, Laura Matthews; his firefighter family at College Mound VFD, his Ranchers Feed family along with other beloved, extended family and countless friends, each of whom will always treasure their memories of Clint. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1609 Rand Road, Kaufman, TX 75142, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, also at Calvary Baptist Church, with a burial service to follow at College Mound Cemetery. For those wishing, and in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the College Mound VFD, PO Box 98, Kaufman, TX, 75142.

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Clint Matthews

June 26, 2025