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Cary Matt, 55, of Bridge City, passed away Saturday, June 14, at his home.

He was born on Sept. 6, 1958 in Port Arthur, to James Steve and Freda Escagne Matt. Cary was raised in Port Arthur, moved to Round Rock, for eight years, and has lived in Bridge City for the last 19 years. He was a member of the Cowboy Church in Orange, and was employed by NALCO Champion as an Area Supervisor.

A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, June 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, with funeral services to begin at 7:00 p.m. The Rev. Dale Lee of The Cowboy Church will be officiating, and will be assisted by Elder Joe Tant.

Cary is survived by his wife of 35 years, Holly Matt of Bridge City; mother, Freda Matt of Port Arthur; two daughters, Crystal “KK” Smith of Austin, and Brandie Cameron and husband, Chuck of Bridge City; son, Cary Steven Matt, Jr.

and wife, Jenny of Atascocita; sister, Candace “Candy” Green and husband, Benjamin of Port Arthur; five brothers, Jay Matt and wife, LaVesta of Groves, Clay Matt and wife, Nan of Bridge City, James “Buddy” Matt and wife, Crystal of Groves, David Matt and wife, Kathy of Huntsville, Al, Kevin Matt and wife, Missy of Houston; sister-in-law, Teresa Tournear of Bridge City; two brothers-in-law, Mark Breuer of Groves, and Frank Breuer and wife, Elisa of Groves; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews; two beloved grand-dogs, and one beloved grand-cat; and to all of those that call him “Dad”.