Tony Richard Matlock Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tony Richard Matlock of Effingham, Illinois, who passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Tony Richard Matlock to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Tony is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Tony's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clinton R. Matlock and Vivian L. Matlock (Ripplinger); and his daughter Melissa Matlock. He is survived by: his son Richard Matlock (Sarah) of Effingham; and his brothers, Gail Matlock (Sandra) of St. Elmo, Rick Matlock of Kentucky and James Matlock (Becky Stallings) of Edgewood. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org).
