Coach Matthew Claude Hoover, born July 7, 1984, in Hobbs, NM passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2022, in Anton, TX. He was the Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, and history teacher at Anton ISD. He is survived by his wife Christina and daughters Ariana, Alexis, Emma Grace, and Chloe. He is also survived by his mother Cynthia Carroll Hoover of El Paso, TX, and sisters Paula Hoover, Megan Hoover, Pam Brothers, and Lana Hoover, as well as four nephews and a niece. He was preceded in death by his father Claude E. Hoover. Matthew graduated from Jesus Chapel School in El Paso, Texas in 2002. He received his bachelor degree from Texas Tech and his master degree Sul Ross University.
Being a High School Coach and educator was one of the most fulfilling career choices Matthew could've chosen -- he spoke long and often about how important it was to him and how meaningful educating the youth was. He loved his children fearlessly. He spoke proudly of them at any chance he had. They were his priority. He would do anything for his friends, family, community and loved his students. Anyone who knew Matthew, knew that he was incredibly kind hearted. He had an immense passion for his work and was always a source of positivity. He carried a growth mindset in that anything he had his hand in he wanted to make better, stronger, and instill a sense of pride. Coach Hoover was always willing and ready to learn, no question was off limits and no person was above or below him to engage with. He was always proud of where he came from and who he was.
Known as simply Hoover to his friends, he was considered a best friend to so many. Hoover entered the lives of so many individuals and there was never a dull moment. He impacted so many individuals every day and his memory will live on in the hearts of his friends and family through great memories and laughs. Hoover will continue to be mourned and missed greatly, especially his compassion for faith, family, friends, and football. Services will be: Rosary, Monday, December 5 at 7:00 pm at the Anton School Auditorium, Anton, TX. Funeral Mass, Tuesday, December 6 at 10:30 am at Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock, TX. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Lubbock, TX.
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