Matthew was born to Matthew and Ollie M. Stallings on September 28, 1949. His father preceded him in death in 2007.
Matthew was raised in St. Louis Mo, where he graduated from O’Fallon High School in 1968 and to attend Northeast Missouri State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1972. Additionally, he completed his Masters in Industrial Technology in 1976.
He was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Epsilon Eta Chapter in 1969 and continued as active member in good standing of the St. Louis Alumni Chapter.
Matthew was also a Third Degree Member of the Prince Hall Masons.
From there, he joined the US Army and spent three years in active duty. After that, he served in the reserves for over 20 years and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel.
Upon completion of active duty, he began his career with the St. Louis Board of Education, where he taught Industrial Arts for over 34 years and was an administrator in the school as well.
Matthew retired on September 1, 2003.
Matthew departed this life on April 16, 2017. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving mother, Ollie Mae Stallings, daughter, Sydney Stallings Brown, one sister, Olivia Stallings, one Brother, Kenneth M. Stallings, MD (Lorraine), one niece Shannon Stallings, MD, one nephew, Kenneth M. Stallings, II, (Ariel), a brand new grandniece, Olivia J. Stallings born April 16, 2017, along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, dear friends and loving neighbors.
Funeral services will be held at Hopewell Baptist Church April 28, 2017 at 10 AM
