Matthew McAlpin

Matthew Allen, was born on December 1st, 1969 to Edward Allen McAlpin & Marilyn Kaye (Lytle) Tatro. He passed away from heart failure on January 20th, 2026 at the age of 57 years, 1 month & 19 days. Matt was just an infant when his father, Edward, was killed in an automobile accident. His Mom was remarried to Bethel Tatro who raised Matt & his siblings as his own. Matt graduated from Alva High School with the class of 1988. While in school he was a member of the Electric Gold Showchoir. He then attended NWOSU and was a member of the University Choir & the Soundsations ensemble. He had an amazing singing voice and was asked to sing at many weddings, funerals and special occasions around Alva. After graduation, Matt went to work at Arrowhead West in Medicine Lodge, KS. He then moved to Scottsdale, AZ for a few years where he worked as a department manager of a grocery store, moving back to Alva when his Mom, Kaye, passed away from cancer. Matt then went to work for VAP until his health started to deteriorate. Moving into his Mother’s home after she passed, Matt was gracious enough to continue hosting all of the family at his home for Thanksgiving & Christmas dinners. For Christmas dinner, it became a tradition that he would make one big pot of chili and one pot of homemade chicken & noodles (specifically for his niece, Kayleigh, who would not eat chili). After eating, the family would gather into the living room to play Yahtzee & watch the movie A Christmas Story. Not having children of his own, Matt loved & spoiled his nieces & nephews as if they were his own. He was one of the best Uncles a child could have. Besides his parents, Matt was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle, and a niece, Lilly Aunna . Matt is survived by his brother Jeff McAlpin & wife, Diane, of Alva; his sisters Amy Allen of OKC , Anna Marie Huffmaster of Fort Smith, AR. & Yvonne Roysdon & husband, Lynn, of Silsbee, TX; his step-brother, Dick Tatro & wife, Brenda, of Kansas City; his nephews Jon McAlpin & fiancé, Ruth Anne Fox, Andrew Earle & wife, Nathathia, Edward McAlpin & wife, Amanda, Timmy Earle & partner, Emily, Quentin Ryel, & Dalton Allen; his nieces Rebecca Earl & partner, Marcus, McKenzie Roach & husband, David, & Kayleigh McAlpin; his 5 great nephews: Bentley, Zachary, Aaron, Brant & Kasai, and 2 great nieces: Isabella & Graycee; his very best friend Tracie Gokey Bouziden, & close friends Dana Gokey Stanton & husband, Andy; along with many other relatives & friends. In lieu of flowers Memorial Contributions may be made to a Love Fund through Wharton Funeral Chapel

Matthew McAlpin

December 1, 1969 - January 20, 2026