Alvin Darryll Matz of McKinney, Texas passed away October 30, 2019 at the age of 70. He was born on January 24, 1949 in El Paso, Texas. Darryll graduated from Classen High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was then drafted for the United States Army after one year at the University of Oklahoma and served his country proudly. Darryll was also considered for the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. His passion was wrestling. Darryll became a wresting coach and supervised a wrestling organization in Irving, Texas. He was active in his community Homeowner’s Association and served on the board. Darryll worked for Specialty Instruments, Overhead Door and Arrow Electronics where he was a highly respected and valued employee. He was known by all for his intelligence and generosity.
Darryll is survived by his son, Randal Alan Matz of Irving, Texas; and daughter, Emily Anne Matz of Allen, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Grey.
A graveside service will be held at 11: 00 a.m., Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. The family will receive friends during a visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.