Matthew "Matt" Thomas

Matthew Lin Thomas, 41, of Houston, Texas peacefully went home to Heaven at Memorial Herman Hospital at 2:58 AM on April 30, 2025.

Matthew Thomas was born at Flo Memorial Hospital in Denton, Texas on January 19, 1984. He graduated from Sanger High School where his love for broadcast journalism led him to involvement in FFA public speaking and announcing high school football games. He attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York City to pursue his career in broadcasting. First taking a position at ABC in New York City,  Matthew then returned to Texas taking a position at KTRH. Matthew’s work family included Metro Traffic, WBAP, KLTY, KRLD, Downtown Dallas,  and WFAA-TV in Dallas before returning to Houston to join Houston Public Media(NPR). Recipient of numerous awards such as the Edward R. Murrow Award and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters award, Matt Thomas was loved and admired for his dedication and professionalism in his field.

Matthew continuously shared a wealth of information, inspiration, and interesting facts; either in a one-on-one conversation or on the air with thousands of listeners. His warmth of heart and brilliance of mind was heard through the endearing tones of his unforgettable voice.  Matthew liked to play golf, laugh, collect and listen to his over 600 long play records, paint, and spend time with family, friends, and colleagues.

The highlight of his accomplishments during his time on Earth was becoming Vada’s dad. He will forever love, cherish, and be proud of his daughter, Vada Lauren Taylor Thomas.  

Matthew is survived in death by his daughter-Vada Thomas; his parents-Jeff and Felicia Thomas; sister-Melissa Morgan, brother- in- law Garrett Morgan, and niece Harper Morgan; grandparents-Ray and Sharon Hageman, and a long list of aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended relatives. Preceded in death by grandparents-Harvey “Wendell” and Judy Thomas aka “Grandmother and Pops”.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service  officiated by Grant Bowles and  held June 14, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Sanger High School Auditorium on Chapman Drive in Sanger, Texas. 

Please have floral arrangements delivered by Friday June 13.