Emmett Kimbal Matlock was born on February 5, 1938 in Seven Wells, Texas to Delbert Lee and Vera Brown Matlock. He served in the United States Navy and on August 1, 1961 he married Glynith Simmons in Colorado City. After over thirty years of service he retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He lived in Midland for many years before moving to Lake Brownwood where he was a member of the Rocky Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors:

Wife: Glynith Matlock of Lake Brownwood, Texas

Sons: Jimmy Matlock of Midland, Texas
Tommy Matlock and wife Teresa of Houston, Texas

Daughters: Terri Williams of Midland
Carla Reed and husband Scott of Pflugerville, Texas
Brothers: V.W. “Matt” Matlock and wife Edith of Colorado City, Texas
Bennie Matlock and wife Teresa of Albuquerque, New Mexico

Grandchildren: Wesley Matlock, Christina Matlock, Courtney Williams, Jennifer Matlock, Kevin Matlock, Bradley Williams, Zachery Reed and Jaycee Reed

Numerous Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Laverne Fox, Ruby Honea; three brothers Jim, Lee and John Matlock.

Visitation

Sunday October 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at Heartland Funeral Home

Funeral Services

Monday October 25, 2010, 2:00 PM at Rocky Creek Baptist Church

Interment will follow in Monday October 25, 2010 at Rocky Creek Cemetery