We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of George Clarence “GC” Matson III, at the age of 57. He passed away on July 31, 2022, in Kansas City, MO.
G.C. was born to George Clarence Matson Junior and E. Diane Matson-Magers on February 14, 1965, in Kansas City, MO, GC attended Oak Grove high school where his love for baseball and the city of Oak Grove began. He was a member of the graduating class of 1983. GC was a self-employed painting contractor, caregiver, coach, school board member, father and so much more. He was a selfless, hardworking, kindhearted man who was wise beyond his years and would help anyone for any reason. He enjoyed watching the New York Yankees, cooking, drinking Diet Coke, and lending his time and hands to anyone in need. He had a love for his family that will forever be unmatched and will carry on for generations to come.
He was preceded in his death by George Clarence Matson Jr. (Father), Greta Ann Matson (Aunt), Sandy Munkers (Aunt), Leo Sewell (Uncle).
Survived by his children, Conner George Clarence Matson IV (son), Haley Allison Matson (daughter), Allyssa Nicole Matson (daughter); his mother, E. Diane Matson-Magers and stepfather Rocky Magers; his brother, Andy Matson and wife Tina Matson, his brother, Scott Matson and wife Rachael Matson, and brother Ben Matson and his wife Sarah Matson; his nieces Christina Matson, Andrea Matson, Kinley Conner, and Kendall Conner; his nephews Riley Matson, Leo Matson, Zeke Matson, Isaac Matson, and Caden Conner.
We will hold a Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at the Performing Arts Center located at Oak Grove High School. Doors will open at 2pm. Celebration will begin at 3pm. After the service, sharing will continue until 6pm.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, we have created a legacy fund in my Dad’s name, George C. Matson III Legacy Fund. With these funds, Conner, Ally, and I will continue helping and serving others throughout the community the way Dad always has. In the coming weeks, we will have a website put together for those of you that would like to see how the funds are used to honor our Dad’s legacy.
A couple ways donations can be received:
Venmo: @gcmatsonlegacyfund
Mail a check:
Americas Community Bank
Att: Jeff Smith
1100 W Main Street
Blue Springs, MO 64015
Make all checks payable to:
George C. Matson III Legacy Fund
Obituary submitted by family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO
Dona Whitehead
3 Aug 2022GC will forever be remembered for his smile!
An amazing person that will live on in the hearts of so many people, he has been there for. Our prayers go out to his children & family.
GC we will miss you . The Whitehead’s
Dianne Gregg
3 Aug 2022This breaks my heart, GC was such a great guy, prayers to the Family.
Lisa McLallen
3 Aug 2022A huge loss to all of us in this community. Our hearts go out to your family. He will be greatly missed.
Curt
3 Aug 2022Sending prayers…i was a 1983 graduate with GC ,what a great guy
Tom Saunders
4 Aug 2022GC was a great friend and a older brother to me growing up with the Matson’s. I know the sudden loss to the community has to be immense as it is to the family. I am at a loss for words and I will keep GC’s family as well as Andy’s, Scott’s and Ben’s family in my prayers.
Shirla Baxter
5 Aug 2022G.C. was one of the most kind and caring man I ever met. He helped my husband and I update our home when we moved here from Michigan. GC was active in the community helping people and beyond.
When my husband passed he was there if I needed anything. He will always be remembered for his kindness, generosity, helping others, but most of all just being himself. He will truly be missed.
Fred Le Cluyse
7 Aug 2022GC was one of the best people I ever knew ; best painter I ever used ; what a class act !!!
Sorry for the family loss , he will be missed !
Leslie Sanderson
17 Jan 2023G. C, ~ pillsburry here. you are the sweetest person ive ever known. My heart misses and I am forever grateful of the things you taught me. Your smile made any room dim. Your debating skills supreme. You were at most of my class reunions which always at some point during the night would here you and myself agreeing to disagree about religion. Hands down some of my favorite memories of you. Ascended Master you are and always will be. Guru if you will. When i say sweetest i mean your born on the sweetest day of the year. Your bday 214… I mean come on. totally you! I hope your not angry i didn’t go to your funeral . However it was at the school and i dont have one fan up there. BTW the the times we debated about Catholicism vs Christianity and Political parties however minute now… Hands down some of the best memories of my class reunion and anyone in Oak Grove. Well next to my son. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do through your children and your brothers. Humanitarian 143 143 143 over and over again. Love always ~ pillsbury
Lisa Denning
23 Dec 2024So sad! I’m sorry for only now learning this. G.C. was kind to me in a school where I was far from popular.
He SO mattered. 💖