Obituary of Matthew McKown

Matthew Joshua “Matt” McKown, 24, of Waxahachie, Texas passed away on January 16, 2020 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service to celebrate Matthew’s amazing life will be held on February 23, 2020 at 2:00pm at Boy Scouts of America - Camp Wisdom. Matthew was born in Tyler, Texas to Duane McKown and Suzie McKown on June 27, 1995. He attended high school at Waxahachie Global High School and graduated in 2013. He simultaneously earned his High School Diploma as well as his Associates Degree from Navarro College. He also worked as a LifeGuard with the YMCA in Waxahachie for many years. He enjoyed scouting, cooking, fishing, and shooting sports. Matthew was an Eagle Scout, a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity through the University of Texas at Dallas. Matthew is survived by his Mother Suzie McKown (Mark Wallace) of Midlothian, Texas, his brother Jacob McKown of Dallas, Texas, Grandmother Liliane Thomas of Midlothian, Texas, Aunt Mariane Coudriet (Marc), Uncle Chris Thomas (Elizabeth), and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his Father William Duane McKown and Grandfather Ivy “Tom” Thomas. Memorial donations may be made to Circle 10 Council Boy Scouts of America and marked for the Matt McKown Memorial/Jim Ince OA Scholarship Fund, 8605 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, Texas 75235. To initiate a text donation, text “Matt” to 214-531-6052 and follow the prompts. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the T. Boone Pickens Center-Faith Presbyterian Hospice for their caring, comfort, and love.