Funeral services for Mr. Marvin William Matlock, Jr., age 66 of Sterlington, LA will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 14, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Sterlington with Bro. Dennis Hackler, Bro. Ben Hackler, and Mario Mouser officiating. Interment will follow at Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Linville under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home.

Marvin was a member of First Baptist Church – Sterlington, where he attended Men's Prayer Breakfast and enjoyed his interaction with the church members. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and telling tales. Marvin enjoyed being with family and friends and loved watching his son Lucas and his grandson Ian play football. He was blessed to have been able to be with all his children and grandchildren through out his life. He was always full of live and love. He never met a stranger and would carry on a conversation with everyone. His love for God and others was abundant. We as his family know he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus. Marvin will be missed but we know he is well and happy.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents: Marvin and Wanda Thompson Matlock; brother: Stanley Matlock; sister: Lorea Matlock; brother-in-law: John Fox; niece: Carla Waller; nephew: Dennis James Corbin; and father and mother-in-law: Dale and Helen Hays.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Terri Hays Matlock; three daughters: Amy Borowski (Richard), Brenda Stanton (Chris), and Lisa Ford (Matt); two sons: Lucas Matlock and Dale Matlock; eight grandchildren: Shiny (Austin), Hannah (Bradley), Janie, Christina, Raechal, Ian, Natalie, and Joseph; two great grandchildren: Cheyenne and Remington; five siblings: Marshall (Deb), Susan, Ricky (Reba), Leatha, and Rhonda; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ken Moore, Terry Roberson, Heath Eppinette, Jimmy Powell, Randy Bowen, Dell Ashley, Steve Nelson, Randy Hale, Phillip Duckworth, and Kenny Buffington.

Visitation will be starting at 12:30 PM until the time of the service at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church – Sterlington.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Farrar Funeral Home or First Baptist Church – Sterlington.