of Little Rock, AR
March 27, 1979 - November 17, 2010
Matthew Clay McGarrah entered his heavenly home after a courageous battle with an aggressive form of leukemia on November 17, 2010. He was born on March 27, 1979, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He is survived by his beloved mother, Linda Latta, three beautiful daughters, Abigail, Emma and Lily; his aunt and uncle, Robert and Carol Latta; and two cousins, Courtney Latta Knoblock and Heather Latta Beene. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, A.J. and Edith Latta who both adored him. He leaves numerous cousins and friends who mourn him. Matthew was a graduate of Little Rock Central High School and attended University of Arkansas at Little Rock where he was an active member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He enjoyed playing golf, duck hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a wonderful father who loved his girls more than life itself and neglected his own interests to play a greater role in their lives. Matt was an extremely kind and generous soul who will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
The family will be receiving friends and family at Matthew's home.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 22, 2010, at St. Andrews Anglican Church, 8300 Kanis Road.
In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established for his daughters. Gifts may be mailed to the McGarrah Children Trust Fund at BancorpSouth, 2500 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.
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43 Condolence(s)
JASON SMITH
Friday, August 17, 2012
its been nearly two years, i truly have missed you my brother. you were a true friend and my brother.
Tracy Masterson (McGarrah)
Friday, February 25, 2011
This message is from all the McGarrah's, the side of the family that was not mentioned.... YOu will be missed brother... I still have a picture of us playing in the driveway when you were about 6 months old. Sorry that we could not have been in each others lives. Just know that you were thought of often no matter the difficulties between our parents, you had siblings that no matter what LOVED you.
Signed,
Jack McGarrah(father)
Tracy Maasterson-McGarrah(sister)
Gabby McGarrah(sister)
Zach McGarrah(brother)
Jimmy McGarrah(uncle)
Tracy Masterson (McGarrah)
Friday, February 25, 2011
This message is from all the McGarrah's, the side of the family that was not mentioned.... YOu will be missed brother... I still have a picture of us playing in the driveway when you were about 6 months old. Sorry that we could not have been in each others lives. Just know that you were thought of often no matter the difficulties between our parents, you had siblings that no matter what LOVED you.
Signed,
Jack McGarrah(father)
Tracy Maasterson-McGarrah(sister)
Gabby McGarrah(sister)
Cori
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Matt- you will be missed by so many. You were a great friend with a huge heart with so much love for your girls. You loved life and made each and every day count. I will miss you dearly and always hold you close to my heart.
Jerralyn Myhand Crook
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Linda, I just heard about your Son. I'm so Sorry to hear this sad news. I don't know what to say to you at this sad time.? I have missed seeing you at some of our gatherings. Maybe you will come to one in the future?My prayers are with you now & forever. God bless you and everyone who loved or knew your son. love you
Robert Hicks
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
I am truly saddened by this news. I wish there was something I could say to lighten your load. Remember time heals all
Jamie Wilson Deason
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Linda,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a friend of Matt's in high school. I hate I couldn't make the service, but you and his children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Whitaker
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda,
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Matt. Words are not adequate to express our sympathy to you and your granddaughters. Please know that though we have not seen you in a while, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God grant you His peace that passes all understanding during this most difficult time. Love and Prayers,
Lynn Whitaker and Joann Whitaker
Sheryl Jones Dunn
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I know words cannot express the deep loss you feel. Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with you.
Lillian Diana Cook Scritchfield
Monday, November 22, 2010
Words can not express the sorrow when our children go ahead of us. God will be with you daily. He keeps your tears and brings you thoughts of the good times.
Just know that you are often in my thoughts and will now be in my prayers daily .
Phyllis Poche
Monday, November 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May memories and your granddaughters help sustain you during this difficult time.
Phyllis
sue riley
Monday, November 22, 2010
so so very sorry for your lost to you his mom but his daughters too.sue worthen riley
Lynn Laster Wood
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda: My deepest sympathy at the lost of your precious son. May God's love and grace surround you and your sweet granddaughters.
Sheila Duncan
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, I am so sorry for the loss of Matt. Just know that even though I don't get to see you anymore, I still think about you and Matt . You are truly one of my good friends. God bless you and your granddaughters during this difficult time in your lives.
Bob Remow
Monday, November 22, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about your son's passing. My prayers will be with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Jeanie Barron
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, there are no words, just hearfelt sympathy and love for you and your family. There is no loss as great,
or sorrow as deep and unforgiving, but there is a way to live in acceptance, and you will find it in time. Our prayers are with you. Love you, Jeanie
Catherine Martin
Monday, November 22, 2010
It was such a shock to hear of Matt's death. I don't think I've seen him since Anthony School graduation and fondly remember him on the class trip to New Orleans.
You were such a 'proactive' mom and I know you must be a wonderful grandmother.
My thoughts and prayers are with you - I know this is such a great loss for you and your family.
Liz Rainwater
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, my old friend. Words can not express the depth of sorrow for the passing of Matt. You both loved and cared for each other in a special way. He was a gift! His three daughters are blessed to have such a wonderful dad and the doting grandmother like you....I know you are doting! Please know my thoughts, prayers and hope for a brighter future are with you now and always.
LIz RH20
Liz Rainwater
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, my old friend. Words can not express the depth of sorrow for the passing of Matt. You both loved and cared for each other in a special way. He was a gift! His three daughters are blessed to have such a wonderful dad and the doting grandmother like you....I know you are doting! Please know my thoughts, prayers and hope for a brighter future are with you now and always.
LIz RH20
Brady Ring
Monday, November 22, 2010
Matt,
To the good times we had, to the good times I missed and to the good times that will never take place. May peace be with you MY BROTHER and FRIEND.
AEKDB.
Carolyn Loetscher Schwenk
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, so sorry about the passing of your beloved son, Matthew. You will be in our prayers.
Jim & Linda McConnell
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, we were so sorry to hear about Matthew. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Linda McConnell
Willis Smith
Monday, November 22, 2010
My prayers are with you Love Willis
Lucy & Tom Owen
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda,
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow. You are an amazing mother.
Lucy & Tom Owen
Vicki Fleming
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda--I was so sorry to here of the loss of your son. You and your granddaughters are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Vicki
Judy Pack Driver
Monday, November 22, 2010
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.I will keep you in my prayers.
JANIE KRUTZ LAY
Sunday, November 21, 2010
MY PRECIOUS, PRECIOUS LINDA. THERE JUST ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW SORRY I AM. I DON'T THINK I HAVE EVER KNOWN A BOY WHO WAS MORE LOVED BY HIS MOTHER THAN MATT. HE WAS SO BLESSED TO HAVE YOU. AND I'M SO HAPPY HE HAD THE LOVE OF HIS 3 LITTLE GIRLS. HE WAS SUCH AN ADORABLE LITTLE BOY THAT LOVED HIS MOTHER SO MUCH. JUST KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. LOVE FOREVER, JANIE KRUTZ LAY
Mike Jones
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Linda, I'm so very sorry to hear about your son. You will all be in my prayers.
Shannon Roe
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Linda, I am sorry for your loss. Hold to the good memories.
Zina Underwood
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Linda,
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It looks like God will have 3 new people sitting at his table this year. Your son, Susans husband, and my Father. 3 strong men that will remain in are hearts forever.
Cheryl Clark Roach
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Linda, so sorry to hear about the passing of Matthew. Words are so inadequate. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, as well as those little girls that I know you are crazy about. May God sustain you through this difficult time. Cheryl
Marilyn Hampton
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Claire Bailey
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Linda, you and your family are in my prayers. I am so very, very sorry for your loss. God has called another angel home.
Ms.Linnie
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Maatt, I was shocked and sadded to hear about your passing. My first thought was how hard this must be for Lily,Emma,and Abby, those little girls loved their Daddy and everyone around could tell how much you loved your girls. My second thought was about Lala(your mother). My prayers go out to your family and to Courtny who has to have the strength to try and heal her three little girls broken hearts. It won't be easy and won't happen over night but each day it will get easier. Just remember all the wonderful memories you guys had with Matt and share them with the girls and let them know its ok to laugh and cry. May God wrap his arms around your entire family as they deal with your passing. Angels are only here for a certain time and then they have to go back home....Matt was truly an angel.
Tammy
Friday, November 19, 2010
There are no words for the profound sadness that I feel for you and the girls. He was my best friend and I will love him forever
Summer Freeman
Friday, November 19, 2010
Matt will be greatly missed. Such a sweet heart. God bless.
Eric S Underwood
Friday, November 19, 2010
He was a good friend and brother. He will be missed deeply.
April Henard
Friday, November 19, 2010
Matt was an extremely kind person. He will be greatly missed.
Doris Atkins
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Linda, You are in my heart and prayers. Matt was a wonderful son, father and friend. May Jesus hold you in his arms and comfort you as only He can. May God bless you always. Doris Atkins
Frances (Love) Bates
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Linda,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. We here at DIS want you to know we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Piper Leonard
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
We had so many great laughters and memories both in high school and college! You are a great person and always had the biggest heart! You will be truly missed! God Bless!
Jasen Shamlin
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
You will be missed my friend.
John Norcross
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
You will always be remembered and we will miss you brother.