Matthew Porter Qualls

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Matthew Porter Qualls. Matthew was born May 28, 1981 in Roswell, New Mexico to John and Janice Qualls. He passed away peacefully on August 10, 2021 in Midland, Texas.

Matthew graduated from Levelland High School (Texas) in 1999. His studies continued at Midland College after high school and he later attended Texas Tech to pursue his B.A. in History. Matthew, like his father, was an avid fan and life long supporter of the Dallas Cowboys. Matthew was a supporter of all things Texas Tech and was often found cheering for the Red Raiders throughout any season. Equally, he always enjoyed spending time on the course golfing with his friends and family.

Matthew was preceded in death by his father, John Qualls, his grandparents Bill and Myrna Qualls, as well as grandparents Ray and Linda Starbuck of Clovis, New Mexico.

He is survived by his mother, Janice Qualls and his daughter Madison Avery Qualls, in addition to his brother, Patrick Cole Qualls and wife, Jessica, his nieces Alec Qualls, Lindsey Myers, and nephew Paxton Qualls, all of Midland. In addition, he is also survived by his longtime partner Keli Christodolou and her two children Bella and Henley, of Lubbock, Texas.
Matthew’s life will be remembered through his lifelong friends in New Mexico, and Texas, his numerous aunts, uncles and cousins located throughout Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Oregon.

The family will be laying Matthew to rest at a small and private graveside service in Lubbock, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.

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