Matthew L. White

Matthew L. White Matthew L. White, 54, of Beaumont died Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, Texas. Matthew was the director of McFaddin Ward House of Beaumont. He was active in helping the museum earn its prestigious American Association of Museums accreditation. Other accomplishments include his guidance of six major capital projects. He also held leadership positions in the Southeast Texas Museums Association and the founding chairmanship of the Beaumont Association of Museums. Additionally he was a member of the American Association of Museums since 1984, served for six years as AAM�s Secretary/Treasurer of the Historic House Museums Professional Interest Committee and was a certified Museum Assessment Program and Accreditation reviewer. His volunteer work over the years has included Beaumont Civic Opera, Beaumont Music Commission, The Texas Gulf Historical Society, and the Jefferson Theatre Preservation. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend J. C. Coon of St. James Catholic Church officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Matthew is survived by his parents; Linus and Mary Genevieve White of Groves, Texas, two brothers; Gregory C. White and wife, Kay of Nederland, Texas and Thad J. White and wife, Robin of Spring, Texas and two nieces; Avary and Emily of Spring, Texas.