Sidney Maurice Matlock Jr.

October 2, 1947 ~ December 18, 2017

OBITUARY

Sidney Maurice Matlock Jr., age 70, a resident of St. Louis passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.

Sidney was born to the proud parents of Hattie and Sidney Matlock who has preceded him in death along with brother Curtis in 2004. He was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on October 2, 1947.

He attended elementary school at McLaurin and St. Francis of Assisi catholic school. He attended high school at Threadgill High and graduated in 1967. Upon high school graduation, Sidney voluntarily enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a military paratrooper. He was released with an honorable discharge after serving for 3 years. After returning home, he attended Mississippi Valley State University. He later moved to St. Louis, Missouri where he then attended Florissant Valley Community College where he received an Associate Degree in Sociology. He briefly worked at Ford Motor Company before beginning his 30-year career at Anheuser-Busch Brewery where he worked as a bottler.

He then met the love of his life, his wife, Janice Matlock and they had two sons; Edward Trigg Matlock and Sydney Matlock III. Janice later preceded him in death. He also leaves his ultimate legacy —Danielle, Timothy, and Jordan. Sidney was known as a prankster but his true passion was the outdoors. He adored all aspects of nature, including gardening and subsequently built a beautiful magnificent koi pond. He was an avid gardener who worked diligently around his yard in order to witness his annual spring bouquets.

Sidney M. Matlock Jr. leaves to morn his oldest brother; Robert E. Broome (Martha), his sisters; Shirley Bradley-Jones and Rosalind Davis, and his youngest brother; Anthony Matlock. He is also survived by five grandchildren, his two adorable pets, and a host of relatives and friends.