Matthew Lee Goodwin

Graveside services for Matthew Lee Goodwin, of Idabel, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 at Canfield Cemetery in Idabel. Matthew passed away Oct. 15, 2024, at the age of 32.

Matthew Lee Goodwin was born on Jan. 2, 1992 in Mount Pleasant, Texas, the son of Autrey Goodwin, Jr. and Carolyn (Janz) Royal. He was preceded in death by his father; a grandfather; an uncle and an aunt.

Matt was a lifelong member of McCurtain County, Okla., and was a graduate of Idabel High School and Talequah Job Corps. He was raised from an early age by his second dad, Myron Royal. He loved fishing, enjoyed cooking and liked going to the casino. Matt liked to dress fresh and always kept his clothes and shoes matching. He loved his family and his girls were able to make him smile and laugh, even when it was hard. Matt was always the one to joke around and make you laugh. He loved his momma more than anything and always tried to keep weekly contact with her even if it was just through Snapchat. Matt will be so missed by those who knew and loved him.

Matt is survived by his daughters: Jacey Nicole Ewing, Brooklynn Renae Lord and Mattisyn Lee Goodwin; mother, Carolyn Royal and husband, Myron of Idabel; a granddaughter; brothers: Maureece Royal (Beju), TreVaughn Royal and Nate Blakley of Idabel; sisters: Sylvia Goodwin of Idabel and Erica Langford of Rome, Ga.; nephews, niece, grandmother, cousins and uncle; mother of his children; mother-in-law and sister-in-law; along with a host of other family, friends and loved ones.

Services were under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.