Matthew Hourany

Matthew Hourany Obituary Matthew Louis Hourany, age 37, of Thorsby, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on July 5, 2026.Matthew was born in Homewood, Alabama, on June 28, 1989, to Robert Walter Hourany and Susan Diane Beasley Mims. He was formerly employed as a timekeeper with Alabama Power Company.Matt was an avid supporter of Alabama Crimson Tide football and basketball, rarely missing an opportunity to cheer on his favorite teams. While he enjoyed many things in life, nothing compared to the love he had for his son, Brantley. Being Brantley's father was the greatest joy of his life, and the bond they shared was one that could never be measured. Matt was deeply loved by his family, and his kind heart, sense of humor, and the memories he created with those closest to him will be treasured forever.He is survived by his beloved son, Brantley Hourany of Columbiana; his mother, Susan (Ken) Mims of Thorsby; his father, Robert Hourany of Phenix City; his sisters, Brittney (Brian) Pickern of Thorsby, Christian (Bret) Findley of Thorsby, and Emily Mims of Thorsby; his grandmother, Donna Beasley of Odenville; his niece, Lala Pickern of Thorsby; his nephew, Luke Pickern of Thorsby; his niece, Emily Findley of Thorsby; along with a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Dora Hourany; his grandfather, Jerome Beasley; and his grandmother, Shirley Mims.Funeral services are currently pending and will be announced at a later time. Van Natta Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.