Matthew Raymond Drown

December 18, 1992 – January 14, 2016

Corporal Matthew “Drizzy” R. Drown, 23, died Thursday January 14, 2016, while serving his country.

Cpl Drown is survived by his parents, Raymond Drown Jr. of Spring, TX, and Rebecca Drown of Tulsa, OK. He also leaves behind his brother Sean Drown and wife Christina, their sons Jarrett and Jordan of Spring, TX, and his sister Anna Drown and her son Landon of Lincoln, IL; his grandparents James Lynch and wife Hazel of Roanoke, VA; Jean Huntone of Oxnard, CA; his godparents Thomas and Pamela Morrow of Lincoln, IL; and several Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Raymond Drown Sr. of Lakeview, MI, and Grandmother Frances Lynch of Jacksonville, IL.

Born in Saginaw, MI, Matthew experienced travel at a young age. He lived in various states including Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas. He made many friends along the way and always tried to keep in touch with everyone he’s ever met.

He was a 2011 Graduate of Klein Oak High School, where he lettered in UIL Competition and was President of the Welding Club. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on March 2, 2011.

Matthew attended boot camp in San Diego, CA, and completed the SERE military program in Maine. After completion of his training, he was assigned to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as a member of HMH-463 Pegasus squadron, Kaneohe Bay Hawaii serving as a crew chief on CH-53E Super Stallion Helicopters. Matthew was well respected by his Pegasus brothers and always eager to sharpen his skills as a crew chief or assist others by sharing his knowledge.

He was looking forward to re-enlisting with the Marines and hoping to continue his service to his country.

He lived life to the fullest during his short time here in this world.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 14, 2016 from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at American Heritage Funeral Home, 10710 Veterans Memorial Dr., Houston, Texas 77038

Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 15, 1:30 pm at American Heritage Funeral Home. Internment for Matthew will immediately follow at Houston National Cemetery.

Fallen Warriors Memorial Dedication Service in honor of Cpl. Matthew Drown and Maj. Sean Campbell will be held Sat April 16 at 2:00 pm., at the Fallen Warriors Memorial on Cutten Rd.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations in Matthew’s honor may be made to The Fisher House Foundation www.fisherhouse.org or charity of your choice.

WE KNOW YOU’RE AT PEACE

AND WE WILL FOREVER FEEL YOUR LOVE….

SO CONTINUE ON YOUR TRAVELS OUR SON

WITH THE ANGEL WINGS YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN FROM HEAVEN UP ABOVE…