Matthew Ryan Ford was born at Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth, TX on October 17, 2002, to Georganne Bowles and entered eternal life on Friday, November 7, 2025.

Matthew grew up in Arlington, TX, and was a proud member of the ROTC program at Martin High School. He was currently working at Wells Concrete in Hillsboro, TX. Matthew and Allison were busy building a future full of love, joy, happiness, adventure, as well as fulfilling goals as a team including his GED and his driver's license. He enjoyed playing video games and listening to music in his free time, as well as playing with his dogs Dolly and Didi.

Matthew had a heart of gold and felt deeply for everyone that was in his circle, genuinely wanting the absolute best for them and doing what he could to help when needed. He was kind, thoughtful, generous, loving, goofy, and courageous, overcoming challenges to meet his goals in life.

Preceded in death by his grandfather, George Bowles. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Georganne Bowles; loving significant other, Allison Tyner; grandmother, Marianne Bowles; Sister, Chloe Ness; Uncle Michael and Aunt Lena Bowles; cousins Ethan, Parker and Claire Bowles; and countless extended family and friends.

Graveside service will be held on December 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. in Myrtle Cemetery, under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

Flower donations can be sent to J.E. Keever Mortuary in Ennis, TX or donations can be made to International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF) .

Submitted by family