Cortez Preston 'Matt' Matheson

Cortez Preston " Matt " Matheson C.P. "Matt" Matheson, never knew a stranger. Everyone that was fortunate to meet him, was fortunate to call him a friend. On Sunday, November 3, 2013, Matt left this earth and took his infectious smile and bigger than life personality to charm the angels in Heaven. On August 30, 1921, Cortez Preston Matheson, was born to Glen & Jessie Denson Matheson in Shannon, Texas. He was raised in Hedrick, Oklahoma and joined the US Army to serve in Germany during WWII. After his service ended, in 1945, Matt moved to Houston to attend Mortuary School in order to become a licensed funeral director. Upon his graduation in 1947, Matt worked and operated multiple funeral homes in Houston and Pearland. In 1972, Matt got the opportunity he had always wished for and built his very own funeral home. Palms Funeral Home gave Matt his dream come true as he was able to own and operate his business in the small town of Angleton. Matt received his 50 year service pin from the Texas Funeral Directors Association in 1997 and continued to work until he was 91. Matt lived for his family and friends and was always in attendance at community functions. He was a proud supporter of the Danbury Panthers and could often be seen in the bleachers or behind home plate cheering them on. Every Sunday, after a donut breakfast with his grandkids and great-grandkids, Matt would be in attendance for the service at St. John Lutheran Church in Angleton. Matt was a lifetime member of the Brazoria County Fair Association and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and was a charter member of the Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corps. Matt was also a member of the Angleton Lodge #829 AF & AM and charter member of the Danbury Lodge #1432 AF & AM and a member of the Saltgrass Antique Tractor Club. Matt was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Murcell Matheson & wife Oleta, and Hoyt Matheson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Billie Jean Matheson of Danbury, his sons; Jimmy Matheson of Tennessee Colony, and Tommy Matheson & wife Stacey of Danbury, daughters; Sheri Davis & husband John of Eagle, WI, and Nancy Davis & husband Richard of Danbury. He is survived by his sister in law, Helen Matheson of Dade City, FL and grandchildren; Jennifer McPhaul & husband Clinton of Paige, Wayne Matheson & wife Alicia of North Zulch, Stacy White & husband Mike of Angleton, Lindsey Smith & husband Jeff of Danbury, Isabel Davis of Colorado Springs, CO, Glenn Davis of Madison, WI, Alyssa Davis of Eagle, WI, Allison Matheson, and Hayley Matheson, both of Danbury. His great-grandchildren; Blake & Jamie McPhaul, Breann Matheson, Zachary & Zoe White, Avery Smith, & Adelae Davis. Services for Matt are Friday, November 8, 2013 at 10:00 am at Palms Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Pete Lopez & Rev. David Smith officiating. Graveside services will follow in the Danbury Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Carroll Grigsby. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00pm until 8:00pm at Palms Funeral Home. Pallbearers for the service will be Clinton McPhaul, Jeff Smith, Mike White, Kenneth Rab, Mike Miller, Jack Marek, Shane Jennings & Willie Howell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the Palms Funeral Home Family, Jack Niday, George Stanley, George Phillips, Gene Wollam and Billy Ed Patterson. For those who wish to make a donation, please make contributions to St. John Lutheran Church 2227 N. Downing Angleton, TX 77515 or Danbury Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Box 167 Danbury, TX 77534. Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home ~ Angleton, Texas Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of Cortez Preston "Matt" Matheson, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Visitation Thursday, November 7th, 2013 1:00pm - 8:00pm, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Service Information Friday, November 8th, 2013 10:00am, Palms Funeral Home 2300 E. Mulberry Angleton, TX 77515 Interment Location Danbury Cemetery 11th Street Danbury, TX 77534