Mr. Matthew Moran Maupin

January 11, 1966 – October 9, 2025

Mr. Mathew Moran Maupin, age 59, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Matt was born on January 11, 1966 in Blountstown, Florida and graduated from Fort Payne High School. He held several jobs including working at Cooper Hosiery and at several of the local radio stations in the area. Matt’s favorite job however was at Wills Valley Elementary School where he was affectionately referred to as “Mr. Matt”. Matt had a soft spot for animals especially cats and cheered for two football teams, The University of Alabama and Florida State University.

He is survived by:

Mother: JoAnn Eberhart Maupin

Sister: Maria Maupin Carroll (David)

Nieces: Marlena Woods (Cortney) & Danielle Bolton

Nephew: Chase Dunn

Great-Nieces: Kalynn Jones & Willow Bolton

Great-Nephews: Dezmen Davis, Keigan Davis, & Silas Dunn

Special Friends: Beverly Jane Caufield & Lisa White

Preceded in death by:

Father: Robert “Bob” L. Maupin III

Brother: Robert L. Maupin IV

Nephew: Justin Dunn

In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation of your choice to:

DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center (2601 Jordan Rd SW Fort Payne, AL 35968)

American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org)

American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org)

Visitation

Date of Visitation: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Visitation Location: Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church

Visitation Time: 1:00 PM-2:00 PM

Funeral

Date of Funeral: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Funeral Location: Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church (2910 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne, AL 35967)

Funeral Time: 2:00 PM

Officiating: Father Jonathan Howell

Burial

Date of Burial: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Burial Location: Walker's Chapel Cemetery (796 County Road 115 Fort Payne, AL 35967)

Share your condolences:

12 entries.

Beverly Gregory from Huntsville wrote on October 14, 2025 at 1:11 pm

We are so sorry for your loss Maria! Thinking of you at this difficult time!

Bev and Bob

Dan Davidson from Nashville, TN wrote on October 13, 2025 at 4:01 pm

Obituary respects of North Alabama Radio's Matt Maupin

Also a long-term Reserve Deputy with Dekalb County, AL's Sheriff's Dept., custodian at Ft. Payne, AL School System, anf long-term employee at Cooper Hosiery Mill, Ft. Payne, AL

Matthew Maupin was a man of faith, integriy, and compassion in predicting and interest in weather prediction. He went out of his way to inform others about severe weather. Matt had a passion with meteorology.

He was a people person, lover of life, the art of radio and voice-over work, and imaging. Major market radio talent, voice over actor, v/o talent, & imaging pro Charlie Van Dyke was a powerful influence in Matt's ŕadio career.

Matt loved children and animals, especially cats. Children at the elementary school he worked referred to Matt as "Kitty Man" due to his rapport, understanding, communication, and love for cats. Once Matt started hosting an overnight N. AL radio show at a powerful N. AL radio station.

After say, the second night there at the end of his show, Matt shared the following story. Several cats gathered outside the front door to greet him with no food to draw them there. Apparently, the cats felt his presence. Matt Maupin was apparently a "cat whisperer"

Above all, Matt was one off my best friends. He was filled with integrity, a man of integrity, and compassion. His word was his bond. You could count on Matt Maupin. He followed through and did what he said he was going to do. I share the same trait. My true long-tetm "one face" friends share the same trait of dependability, integrity, and trust. God bless you, Matt, and your earthly struggless with diabetes. Suffer no more for you have earned the kingdom of heaven!

Dan Davidson
Radio names
"Bill Danning" Albertville Radio
"Mitch Garrison" Ft. Payne Radio

Obituary:

https://burtfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/mr-matthew-moran-maupin/

Linda Maupin from Sandusky, OH wrote on October 13, 2025 at 12:57 am

I'm very sorry for the loss of Matt. I always think about you regarding his health condition. My siblings keep him in thoughts and prayers.

Kim Coffey Williams from Fort Payne wrote on October 12, 2025 at 11:22 pm

I’m sorry for the loss of Matt, he was so friendly and loved the kids. May he RIP.

Cynthia White from Fort Payne wrote on October 12, 2025 at 6:39 pm

I'm so sorry about the loss of Matt we graduated school together he was so nice to me and my family RIP Matt

Robert and Cathy Blake from Frisco, TX wrote on October 11, 2025 at 9:28 pm

Joann, Cathy and I are so sorry to hear about Matt’s passing! Our prayers and condolences are with you and Maria during this time!!

Ben Blake from Louisville, KY wrote on October 11, 2025 at 6:14 pm

JoAnn and Marie, we are so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. Don had grown so fond of Matt and enjoyed visiting with him.

Tim Eason from Ft. Payne wrote on October 11, 2025 at 5:24 pm

I so hated to see this, this morning. I believe him to be a great man who had a heart of gold. Always had a smile and kind word to say. He was surely one of the good ones. Prayers for his family and friends and those close to him.

Jane White from FORT PAYNE wrote on October 11, 2025 at 4:29 pm

JoAnn, so sorry for the loss of your son. Thoughts and prayers .

Cathy Jones from Albertville wrote on October 11, 2025 at 3:36 pm

My condolences to the family and friends of Matt! I worked with him at Wills Valley Elementary. He truly loved his job and being around the children!! RIP Matt!

Mary Carr from Tallahassee wrote on October 11, 2025 at 2:55 pm

May you RIP Matt with your loving brother my best friend ever Rob.
Peace be with your sister and family as you go to be with our heavenly Father.

Betty Fike from Ft Payne wrote on October 10, 2025 at 7:32 pm

I was so sorry to hear of this. Matt and I were at school together as well as worked at Coopers together. Prayers for you all and my sympathy to you all.