Ed Matlock, a fellow of infinite jest

[ST Gui]

I've just learned of the passing of Ed Matlock on March 4. Ed was a long time member here. All his posts seem to have been lost to the ether so newer members who never met him will know nothing of him. That's a shame. There are few details yet of his passing but it appears to be at the end of a long suffering illness. Ed was 79.

I knew Ed through a Mac Users Group. A nice guy and he made me laugh – a lot. I didn't know he rode and specifically an ST1300 until I joined ST-O a few years later. I saw his name and "Funny thing — there's a guy named Ed Matlock..."

His daughter Erin posted on Facebook:

"It’s with a heavy heart that I share the news my father Ed passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
There is a tentative date of Saturday 3/21 for his services.
Please feel free to share any photos you may have of my father. This would be helpful as we create a slideshow. I will leave my email matl9097@gmail.com for anyone to contact me, send pictures or please email me and I’ll send my cell phone number. Thank you!"

Rest in Peace, my friend.

 

[Mellow]

That's norcal ed, he hasn't been on the site in a few years but regardless, losing a friend is always a tough thing to deal with.

RIP Ed.

 

[Bikeric]

Sorry to hear about your friend passing away. My condolences to all his family and friends. RIP.

 

[Obo]

RIP Ed.

 

[Peppermint]

I'm very sorry to hear it. Condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Ed.

Patty

 

[Sadlsor]

I didn't know Ed, but still sad news.

 

[jdmccright]

Sad news, I never got to meet him. It just goes to show the fallability of electronic archival how easily someone's written history can be wiped away, knowingly or not. Maybe some stories can be written in here now to backfill?

Ride forever, Ed.

 

[sTaylor]

Rest in peace

 

[MTRider]

Ride in paradise, Ed. We had some fun riding those mountain passes.

 

[SupraSabre]

R.I.P Ed!