Birth date: Apr 19, 1996 Death date: May 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Matthew Joseph McGee, born April 19, 1996, and gone too soon on May 27, 2025, at the age of 29. Matthew was deeply loved—a very kind, thoughtful son, brother, grandson, nephew, Read Obituary
Love you my guy wish I would could stayed more in contact with you thank you for being there when I needed you I make sure I’ll keep digging and spread light in this dark world .
I’ll never forget the bond that we shared . One day in heaven we’ll play one more game brother .
I met Matthew at the Dallas Run Club and he was so sweet and inclusive to all new members. In the short time I knew him, he was a light in a lot of people’s lives and he will be dearly missed.
McGee family you have been on my mind and in my heart. This world has lost a wonderful soul. Matthew was the kind of student every teacher dreams of having in their classroom and every coach wants on his team. Matthew definitely made Desperados my favorite part of the day. I know great kids like Matthew do not happen by chance, but rather by design. Mike and Katrina I send you my most heartfelt condolences. I will miss Matthew’s boyish charm and his unforgettable spirit.
It’s impossible to put into words just what a great soul this world has lost. Matthew was the kind of kid every teacher dreams of having in their class. He definitely made Desperados my favorite part of each day. Great kids like Matthew are not created by chance, but rather by design. Mike and Katrina you have my most heartfelt condolences. I will always remember Matthew’s boyish charm and sweet spirit.
Matthew had this way of lighting up every room, every space, every heart. His smile was infectious, his spirit magnetic. He was a charmer from day one, and his silly jokes never failed to get a laugh (even when they were completely ridiculous). Everyone loved him. I mean everyone- classmates, parents, teachers, teammates. He just had that kind of soul.
We shared many memories over the years-from early elementary school, to Desperados, cheering for him on the football field, young life camp, being Prom dates, and just hanging out.
One of my earliest memories of him is from first grade. There was a time where our desks were right next to each other. He and another one of his friends asked me if I wanted to play "Harry Potter" one day at recess- our pencils were going to be our wands and he said I could be hermione so of course I said yes.
I wish I could remember more specific conversations from that time, but I do remember messing with each other a lot and talking when we weren't supposed to.
Lots of goofing off, laughing and just innocent kid fun.
He made people feel seen, included, and cared for without even trying. That was just who he was.
It breaks my heart to know that someone who gave so much light to others had been carrying such heavy pain himself. Matthew, I hope you know how widely and deeply loved vou were, and still are.
Rest easy Matthew,
You will be forever loved and missed.
I lost my son, Jake Mailman, also an RHS graduate, two years ago. They must have been in the same graduating class. And my daughter Emily was on Desperadoes with him. Jake succumbed to mental illness and psychosis in a similar manner to Matthew. My heart goes out to your family and to the journey that you have been on with your son. Mental illness is a national tragedy and it is truly heartbreaking when we can’t save our sons. May his memory be a blessing.
