John D Matteson, Jr. passed away on May 17, 2014 in Deer Park, Texas. He was born in Nacogdoches County, Texas on August 24, 1925. Johnny was an active member of First Baptist Church Deer Park, where he served as one of their Deacon’s. He retired from Shell, and became a custom home builder. He was an avid golfer and had a great passion for the sport.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mary Matteson; son, John Matteson, III and his wife Wanda; grandson, Christopher Keith Matteson and his wife Jennifer; great grandchildren, Abigail Matteson and Kileigh Matteson; and sister Helen Rollins. He is preceded in death by his parents, John D Matteson, Sr. and Esteen Matteson; and brother, James Matteson.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Grand View Funeral Home on Monday May 19, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Deer Park 438 E. 8th St. Deer Park, TX 77536. Interment will follow in Forest Park East Cemetery, Webster, TX.
In lieu of usual remembrances, donations in memory of Johnny may be made to the First Baptist Church Deer Park building fund.
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