Obituary for Matthew Leroy McEwen
Matthew Leroy McEwen of Potosi, Missouri, was born on December 23, 1973 in Farmington, Missouri, a son of Gerald McEwen and the late Margaret Ann (Volner) McEwen. Matt passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, having reached the age of forty-eight years, nine months, and twenty-four days.
Those who remain to cherish his memory include his father, Gerald McEwen; daughter, Kristen Ford (husband, Daniel); son, Matthew McEwen Jr.; grandchildren: Adalynn Dodd, Cohen Barton; loving companion, Dora Collins; brother, Daniel Lee McEwen; and maternal grandmother, Hilda Volner. Also surviving are other dear family members and friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ann McEwen on November 19, 2017; paternal grandparents: Malcom and Ethel McEwen; maternal grandfather, Howard Volner; and very dear friend, Jeff Spell.
Matt loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors—he was a sportsman. He enjoyed riding motorcycles through the years, one of his favorites being the 250 Honda. He was also a talented carpenter. Matt was a loving son and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 10:00am – 12:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 12:00 pm, officiated by Elder Joe Colyott. Interment and final prayers will be held at Redbud Memorial Gardens following the service.
DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Mr. Matt McEwen.
Those who remain to cherish his memory include his father, Gerald McEwen; daughter, Kristen Ford (husband, Daniel); son, Matthew McEwen Jr.; grandchildren: Adalynn Dodd, Cohen Barton; loving companion, Dora Collins; brother, Daniel Lee McEwen; and maternal grandmother, Hilda Volner. Also surviving are other dear family members and friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Ann McEwen on November 19, 2017; paternal grandparents: Malcom and Ethel McEwen; maternal grandfather, Howard Volner; and very dear friend, Jeff Spell.
Matt loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors—he was a sportsman. He enjoyed riding motorcycles through the years, one of his favorites being the 250 Honda. He was also a talented carpenter. Matt was a loving son and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 10:00am – 12:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 12:00 pm, officiated by Elder Joe Colyott. Interment and final prayers will be held at Redbud Memorial Gardens following the service.
DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Mr. Matt McEwen.