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Sunday, June 4, 2006

Todd Matthies Dies at 37

John Todd Matthies of Roby, Texas died May 29 in Roby.

Todd, as he was known to everyone, was born September 9, 1968 in Abilene, Texas. He was the son of Shirley (Farmer) Jeffrey and the late John Matthies (died at age 42). He graduated from McCaulley High School in 1987 and Tarleton State University in 1991. Todd married Fonda Jeffrey August 27, 1990, in Snyder.

Todd worked for the Texas Department of Transportation in Roby as a sign man. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Roby.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Todd Wayne Jeffrey, as well as his father, John.

Survivors include his wife, Fonda, son and daughter Heath and Hope, mother and stepfather Shirley and Billy Wayne Jeffrey, brother Rodney Matthies, sister-in-law Jana Bond and husband Ricky, step-grandparents Truett and Jewell Jeffrey, and nephews and niece David Bond, Judd Bond, Carl Bond and Kristi Smith and husband Joe.

Todd was buried at Roby Cemetery on May 31. The funeral procession was lead by the TxDOT sign truck that he worked in.

2 comments:

  1. Hey, just found this blog....I went to Hobbs in the 70's. I am somewhat interested in a website for Hobbs High....a way to contact people that have gone there.

    Do you know if something already exist???
    My e-mail is rlmoxo@yahoo.com.
    Thanks, Richard Martin

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  2. Hi, good to hear from you! I haven't found anything yet. I have a website I've been trying to put together, but it isn't on-line at this time. I'm trying to put together some alumni info, so stay posted!

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