Matthew was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 14, 1989 to the late Kathryn (Parks) Woods & Henry Otha Woods, Jr. He passed from this life on December 29, 2022 in Tulsa at the age of 33 years, 6 months, & 15 days. Matthew grew up in Bristow and was a graduate of Bristow High School. He had lived all of his life in Bristow until his mother passed away in 2018. He then went to live with his brother in Broken Arrow. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Grandparents: Henry & Ella Woods – Clayton & Dolly Parks; a Sister: Kara Locke; and a Niece: Kara Lynn Locke.
His remaining family includes 2 Brothers: Kenneth Locke & wife Gladys of Bristow – Henry Woods, III & wife Tammie of Broken Arrow; also several other relatives and friends.