Matthew Christopher Maples

Matt Maples went to be with God on Saturday, July 12, 2014 bringing an end to his year long fight with Leukemia. The family is sad but very much at peace with his passing and comforted that his suffering has ended. His memorial service will be Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:00 pm at Matt’s church, The Gathering. The Gathering is a very spiritual church in a non-traditional setting that serves the arts community in Deep Ellum. The setting is very casual. Please join us for this celebration of Matt’s life at: The Gathering at Life in Deep Ellum 2803 Taylor St. Dallas, TX 75226 Pastor Joel Triska, and Rachel Triska, his wife will officiate. If you would like to send a gift to the family in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the college fund that has been set up for his sons, Dealey and Cohen, you can mail a check to : Tomorrow's Scholarship 529 Plan C/O Voya Investment Management P.O. Box 9883 Providence, RI 02940-9984 Make checks payable to Tomorrow's Scholars Include his name: Dealey J. Maples Acct. # 4500007164 Plan # 5012 Cohen B Maples Acct. # 4500007166 Plan# 5012 You may call investor services at 866-677-6933 with any questions. Survivors include his sons: Dealey and Cohen Brent Maples and their mother: Rachel, his mother: Kathy and her husband: Rick Jones of DeSoto, father: William and his wife: Jill Maples of Georgetown, TX, grandmothers: Virginia Maples Underwood of Midland, TX, and Helen Hastings of Midlothian, sister: Megan and her husband: Chad Copeland of Roundrock, TX, his stepsisters and step brother: Brittany and Taylor Jones, and Wendy Robins, and Stan Williams. Matt was born in Dallas, Texas. The family would like to thank Dieste, Inc, Matt's employer, and Life In Deep Ellum Church for all of their support during this journey!