Mark Anthony Matchen, 60, died on Nov. 13, 2025, at Caraday Nursing in Lampasas. Services were held at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m., with visitation an hour prior. Burial followed at Nix Cemetery.
Mark was born on Jan. 25, 1965, in Lampasas to John Henry and Martha Bernice Faught Matchen.
Mark grew up in Lampasas and graduated from Lampasas High School in the early 1980s.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Paula Matchen. Survivors include his brothers Bill Utley (Tammy) and Monroe Matchen; his sisters, Carolyn Krueger (Scott), Connie Hendrix (Tim), Martha Pinckney (Lane) and Kay Gill (Joe); 13 nieces and nephews; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Mark was loved. He lived his life to the fullest and always had a million-dollar smile on his face. He was the youngest of six siblings.
He grew up loving his Shetland pony, Schatzi. He also loved all hamburgers (no cheese) and playing music with his sticks. One of his favorite things to do was visit the fire department.
He attended Lampasas schools and had many special teachers along the way. He enjoyed pep rallies and was the recipient of the spirit stick many times. He attended the Primitive Baptist Church and especially enjoyed their meals.
Mark lived in a group home in Burnet in his 20s and 30s, eventually moving back to Lampasas. He then lived in local nursing facilities the remainder of his life, and his caregivers became like family.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lampasas Fire Department and Lampasas High School Alumni Scholarship Fund (at the LISD Administration Building).
