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Deputy Sheriff Matt Jones

Posted By Lake Shore Funeral Home On October 15, 2019 @ 3:36 pm In Obituaries | 43 Comments

Matthew Ryan Jones, 30, of Waco, died Friday, October 11, 2019 while on duty as a Deputy Sheriff for the Falls County Sheriff’s Department.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 18, at First Woodway Baptist Church, 101 N. Ritchie Road, in Woodway, TX

Burial: Gerald Cemetery

Matt was born February 7, 1989 in Waco to Ronnie and Debbie Coleman Jones. He attended Connally High School and TSTC in Waco. Matt joined the Falls County Sheriff’s Department in August 2015. He was a four year veteran of the force as a K-9 deputy at the time of his death.

Matt met the love of his life, Courtney Travis, at West Fest. They were married October 31, 2015.

Matt was not only a proud public servant who was respected by all who knew him, but he was also an avid outdoors-man who loved to hunt, fish, ride his ATV and was also a Jeep enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joan and Ronald Coleman; great-grandparents, Jessie and C.M. Freeman; aunt, Judy Varga; uncle, David Weinberger; and cousin, David Varga.

Matt is survived by his wife, Courtney of Waco; his parents, Ronnie and Debbie Jones of Waco; brothers, Brandon and his two children, Hunter and Avery, all of Waco and Stephen and wife, Melissa and their child, Sylee, all of Tool; grandparents, Don and Gloria Jones of Waco; his mother-in-law, Jeannie Stafford; numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a large extended family and host of friends. Matt is also survived by his K-9 partner, Thor; and his Basset Hound, Flash.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon Jones, Stephen Jones, Kyle Roper, Lisa Cunningham, Colton Massey, Colton Cunningham, Josh Roberts, Justin Janskey, Hunter Jones, Sylee Jones and Avery Jones.

Pallbearers will be the Falls County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard

In lieu of floral arrangements, a bank account has been opened at Educator’s Credit Union for the benefit of Deputy Sheriff Matt Jones or send a memorial gift in Matt’s memory to the 100 Club of Heart of Texas at www.100clubhot.com

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Condolences for the family of “Deputy Sheriff Matt Jones”

Condolence from Tyrel Cox on October 14th, 2019 6:58 am

Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers!

Condolence from Denise Taylor on October 14th, 2019 7:58 am

Courtney, I am so sorry to hear of the lost of your husband, Matt. You certainly have my prayers and condolences. May God give you strength, peace and comfort in this hour. Know that your co-workers are here for you. We love you

Condolence from Eddrenia Pridgen on October 15th, 2019 7:47 am

Prayers for the family May he rest in the Masters Arms

Condolence from Tonya Martinez on October 14th, 2019 9:25 am

My thoughts and prayers are with your family…. He was a great person.

Condolence from Deral and Tammy Cox on October 14th, 2019 10:05 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying that God will give you peace and comfort.

Condolence from Sandra Trissell on October 14th, 2019 11:47 am

Courtney,
Our prayers and love surround you. Always in our thoughts and prayers. God will give you strength and peace. God bless Matt and his loving family.
Love you❤????,
Aunt Sandra

Condolence from Glenda Bryant on October 14th, 2019 12:16 pm

Courtney, I hope you feel the love that surrounds you now and always. Continued prayers for comfort, strength, and peace. All our love now and always–Aunt Glenda

Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.

Condolence from Lea Teter on October 14th, 2019 12:16 pm

Sending love & prayers for all! Courtney & Jeannie…y’all are special to my family & we love you both.

Condolence from Jana Miller on October 14th, 2019 12:51 pm

Courtney,
You and all the family continue to be in my daily thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

Condolence from AA Slocum on October 14th, 2019 1:21 pm

GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY. ALSO ALL PUBLIC SERVENTS WHO GIVE ALL FOR US DAILY>.

Condolence from Lori Jewell on October 14th, 2019 1:27 pm

Sending prayers- RIP Hero Matt Jones

Condolence from Candace Wilshire on October 14th, 2019 3:14 pm

Sending prayers
John 15:13

Condolence from Miranda Flanary on October 14th, 2019 4:27 pm

Courtney,

There are no words. I just hope the love and support of your friends, family, and community surround you in warmth and you find some comfort there.
May light perpetual shine upon dear Matt. May we eternally appreciate his service as well as yours.

Love always,
Miranda Flanary

Condolence from Andrea (Mitzel-Snelson) Persilver on October 14th, 2019 4:38 pm

Courtney im so sorry for your loss, may Gods wings wrap around you and shield you from anything that is harful and painful. May he comfort you in this time of loss and may you be blessed with so much love and comfort. Your once love has now become your forever guardian angel and may he Rest In Peace and his memories stay in your heart for he will always live through them. You are in my thoughts and prayers and always know you are loved and thought of.

Condolence from SueMarie Oliver on October 14th, 2019 4:42 pm

Courtney & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and all your family and friends in my thoughts and prayer.

Condolence from Sheri Godsell on October 14th, 2019 4:46 pm

Prayers for comfort and peace to all of you.

Condolence from David Westmoreland on October 14th, 2019 5:22 pm

RIP brother in blue. Prayers from our family to yours. We will take it from here. God speed brother

Condolence from Robyn Drews Ware on October 14th, 2019 5:51 pm

Prayers and love to all of this young man’s friends and family. May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around you all in this hour of need. God Bless!

Condolence from MIKE ROBERTS on October 14th, 2019 5:53 pm

So Sorry for Yalls Loss.Sending Przyers to the Family

Condolence from Pam White Niles on October 14th, 2019 6:15 pm

Praying God wraps his arms around you during this difficult time.

Condolence from Daniel H. Pruitt on October 14th, 2019 6:55 pm

Matt Jones u was one of the best Deputy’s to work with when we needed a deputy on a scene u will be missed by all that knew u until we meet again thanks for being a great friend

Condolence from Kunkel Family on October 14th, 2019 7:03 pm

Sending prayers for the family and friends and his fur babies. May God put his loving arms around you and give you strength during this time.
We did not know him personally, but I thank him for the services that he did for our county and the sheriff’s department.
The Kunkel Family

Condolence from Shelley Coleman Johndon on October 14th, 2019 7:14 pm

May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you comfort . Prayers for your family

Condolence from Virginia on October 14th, 2019 9:19 pm

A really special man. As a wife and mother of police officers I know what they give. And Matt went above and beyond by giving his all. My thoughts and prayers go to you and his family. God bless you Matt.

Condolence from LAL on October 14th, 2019 11:31 pm

Rest Easy Brother, You Are the Sheepdog who Watched Over the Flock.

Condolence from Nancy Muhammad on October 15th, 2019 8:58 am

Blessings on you, Courtney! “Sometimes God calms the storm, and sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child!” Unceasing thoughts and prayers for you and yours!

Condolence from Ann Coleman boehly on October 15th, 2019 6:47 pm

So sorry to our cousins and family in texas..from the Colemans in Rochester. Ny

Condolence from Nita Wuebker on October 15th, 2019 11:28 pm

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Condolence from Irene and Tony Saenz on October 16th, 2019 9:21 am

Thoughts and prayers. You will be forever missed.

Irene and Tony

Condolence from Ronnie Price on October 16th, 2019 11:50 am

Dear Courtney and family, my condolences and prayers are with you all. Matt is fine man and admired by many. We have lost a brother and we are all saddened by his passing. Matt, you fought the fight brother, may you rest in peace and you will not be forgotten.

Chief Ronnie Price
Connally ISD Police Dept.

Condolence from Robert & Vicki Olivo on October 16th, 2019 2:32 pm

Courtney & family,

We are sending our love and prayers to your family during this difficult time. May the wonderful memories of Matt put a smile on your face when you’re feeling down. God bless Matt for giving the ultimate sacrifice.

Condolence from Coleman Family in Red Rock on October 16th, 2019 7:06 pm

We will keep you all in our prayers…

Condolence from Gloria (Bode) Opperman on October 17th, 2019 10:35 am

Sincere thoughts and prayers are sent to you from my service dog Bear and me during this most difficult time! I know my sweet Deacon husband Jerry and our sweet precious Sugar Bear were present to greet your hubby when he got to Heaven. Our losses are Heaven’s gain! Blessings..Gloria Opperman and Bear

Condolence from Sandra Porter on October 17th, 2019 10:48 am

Courtney & Family,

I have been thinking about you all week and trying to think of something to say. There are no words to make this easier for any of you. Know that you are all in my constant thoughts and prayers. Matt will always hold a very special place in my heart as one of Brian’s closest friends. I have a lot of “jeep” memories and I will cherish them all.

Condolence from Patricia Lander on October 17th, 2019 10:39 pm

My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.RIP Matt Jones.Even though I didn’t Know You.

Condolence from Kelly Szelestey on October 18th, 2019 9:41 am

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. You will be missed Deputy Jones.

Condolence from Big Boys’ Wrecker Service on October 18th, 2019 11:49 am

Sending Prayers. Sorry, for your loss.

Condolence from Joe and Doris Erskine on October 18th, 2019 1:32 pm

Our family extends sympathy to your family and we send our prayers to Heaven for our LORD to deliver comfort to your family now and in the coming days ahead. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. L

Condolence from Sandy Harkcom on October 18th, 2019 2:40 pm

my heart goes out to the family and to the Sheriff’s ofc he was a member of. His funeral at the cementary was beautiful and the closing song by the pipers, always brings the floods of tears. RIP. he is on different duty now! A Heavenly angel watching over all!

Condolence from Janna Martin Margrave on October 18th, 2019 3:13 pm

I did not know Matt but I do know the pain of losing a very young man and a Mom so my heart thoughts and prayers go out to the Whole Family. I have followed this story with y’all many Blessing ????????????????????????????

Condolence from J-Ana Beatty on October 18th, 2019 8:44 pm

Courtney, I just do not have words to convey how much I am hurting for you. Just try and take life one second at a time and when that second is over take the next. Hugs and Prayers, my friend.

Condolence from Michelle Hebert on October 18th, 2019 9:17 pm

Courtney, you are in my prayers. Condolences to you and your family on your loss.

Condolence from Theresa Penney on October 18th, 2019 11:12 pm

Prayers for comfort and peace to the family.

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