Matthew BILLINGS Obituary

BILLINGS, Matthew Stokes, 28 of Avon Park, died Sunday night, April 21, 2013 at his home. He was native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL moving here in 1995. He worked as a plumber with his father, Jim Whipkey. He was an avid motorcycle rider and Vice President of the Warlocks, Sebring Chapter. He enjoyed life and all that there was to offer. He was a Christian. He is survived by his parents, Jim Whipkey and Sandra Billings, Avon Park; paternal grandparents, Bob and Donna Whipkey, Winter Haven and four uncles and their families. A funeral will held on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at New Covenant Worship Center with Jason Hollingsworth officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Morning Star of Highlands County or New Covenant Worship Center. The family requests those coming to the services refrain from wearing fragrances.

Published by TBO.com on Apr. 25, 2013.
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Miss you Matt.

Yolanda Wolfe

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May 23, 2019

momma

October 3, 2014

Was just sitting here thinking of the so many times you would Protect my Brittany like she was your Little sister and basically she was, she loved you like a big brother and I sit and recount the times watching you and my children grow together so many years Matt you are missed I can honestly say that i feel like mama connie to you and so many kids I have watched grow up and My heart breaks that you wont be here physically in spirit next month As Brittany gets Married but you will be in spirit watching her walk down the aisle wearing that beautiful gown marrying that same man that you so approved of.... Sweet dreams Matt your light is still shining here at your earthly Home your Mom , Dad and earthly friends make sure of that RIP

Mamma Connie

October 29, 2013

Matt. I think of you often as so many deaths have affected our small town. I'm sure you've shown the newest angels around and you all are riding free... I've lived you add a son and I just wanted you to know that I miss you..

pam pugliese

October 28, 2013

Matt, my prayers are not for you because you are in a safe, beautiful place of peace and light, my prayers now are for those you've left behind, who miss you every day, and whose lives will never be quite the same, Your knowledge is so much greater than when you were here on earth, and you know the ones who still need to be comforted by you, Continue to protect and watch over them...With love.

Yolanda Wolfe

October 1, 2013

It's been only five months and two others have joined you in eternity. Your house is now filled with other people, and your belongings now mostly dispersed. But your in my heart and thoughts every day. Those that love you still write on your page and visit your grave. Your friends have adopted us as family. Jigs still sits by my side as though I were you. Your still with us, we just can't see you or touch you. I miss your smile and your laugh.I love you forever.

September 28, 2013

Matt just so u know things haven't gotten any easier since u have been gone... we have had a lot of tears shed, laughs, plenty of anger, and lord knows enough beer for a life time... you have left a lasting impression on everyone's heart and soles... we love u now and forever in our hearts... thank you for allowing all if us to be a part of your lives and now your mom and dads... she and Dad have gained so many kids we all love them dearly... love u Matt... bobby misses u so much... peace of him has been taken with u since u have been gone...brotherly love

krystal chapman

May 27, 2013

Matthew touches so many lives with genuine love...but, none so much as his mother. Matthew was & is the breath of authenticity, making the best of life's journeys presented to him. His presence in flesh was great because he was present for life...just as he is present for "spirit"...Our Father wanted his presence with him, and so it is. I imagine the angelic choir he is now surrounded with...I imagine him walking with Jesus and exploring the joy and wonder of shedding his flesh. How blessed we all are that he touched our lives here and will continue to do so into the next!

faith rossell

May 26, 2013

Matt, you will be remembered fondly, and missed by family and friends alike. You were a great guy, with much tenderness inside your soul. Praying that you can help Mandi in a way you couldn't before, from an exalted position in the heavens! You are loved!!

Yolanda Wolfe

May 19, 2013

Shine on son, Shine on! More stories come everyday to my ears of your protection of others, helping the wounded, and loving everyone. Shine on! Mom

May 17, 2013

I'm so glad I got the chance to know you. Although I didn't know you well and it was over a short period of time, I still feel like you were my friend. It saddens me to know I will never see your face again. I always looked forward to seeing you when I went to work and the thought of never seeing you again or talking to you is hard. You made an impression on many and those who knew you will always have a special place in their hearts. RIP Matthew Stokes Billings<3<3<3

Ashley Chance

May 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss and pray God will send His comforting grace to you and your family during this difficult time. Josi & Bill

Josi Moroney

May 1, 2013

I will miss you! See you at the crossroads my friend! My deepest sympathies to family and friends, he was an awesome person inside and out!

Stacy

April 29, 2013

RIP- Matthew. I didn't know you, but I know your mother- a wonderful woman and counselor. Oh, Sandy, I wish I could say something to ease your pain.

Dorothy Blake

April 28, 2013

RIP matt . My condolences to all his family and friends was a good kid will be missed

george benton

April 28, 2013

GONA Miss you Bro I'll see you on the other side till then go and see your Family and Brothers that are awaiting you to join them with open arms LH,R

STIX

April 27, 2013

Gona Miss you Bro!! I'll see you on the other side till then Ride them roads in heaven with your other family and Brothers that are awaiting you with open arms. LH,R

STIX

April 27, 2013

I guess what they say is true Stokes, only the good die young. You have been taken from world far too soon. Thanks for all the good times bro, I'll see ya on the other side. Ride in Peace.

Beerbower

April 27, 2013

Fate brought us together last month Matt, my life will never be the same! My heart aches for each person who has ever known you and who is affected by this tragic loss. You were an amazing person, gorgeous inside and out! Words can't describe the way I feel!
My love is being sent world wide to all who have known you and my deepest sympathies to your Mom <3 forever missed, but never forgotten!! Ride in Paradise bae, I'll see you when the times right!

Kimi

April 27, 2013

My heart goes out to Mrs. Sandy and Mr. Jay... Matt will truley be missed he was a great person.

Sandra Bennett

April 27, 2013

Matt, you were an amazing person! Ever time I saw you I could just tell that you were a very warm hearted person who loved the close friends and family you had! You will be truly missed!

Cassandra Tucker

April 27, 2013

Marcy & Curtis Boyce

April 27, 2013

We will miss "Stokes" and his quiet ways and ready smile. Always a stand up guy...always ready to help. Our hearts and prayers are with his family and friends. Bud and Nancy-Main Street Tap Room

Bud Thompson

April 26, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need in your time of grief.

Gretchen Donald

April 26, 2013

My nephew/son-in law by a previous marriage, I can see by your great friends and family that I knew well that you lived your life to the fullest.
You will be missed by many and always loved by family.

Dallas Tedlock Billings

April 26, 2013

I'm not sure what to say. You were a true friend, and a major influence on my life. I wouldn't be tattooing today if it weren't for you. You gave me the push I needed to follow my dream with the tenacity that you lived your life. Your influence will remain with me for the rest of my life and I will never be the same person. I miss you, bro. I will miss the chess games and the conversations. I know that when I ride, you will be there riding with me. Thank you Stokes, for all that you taught me. Ride in Peace.

Crash

April 26, 2013

It's hard to know just what to say,
When one so young is taken away.
Far too soon he had to part,
His memory forever engraved in our heart.

We only knew him for a short while,
But the life he led made us smile.
He was so beautiful and oh so rare,
Life as they say just isn't fair.

Those gone before him will watch him with care,
Till the day comes when we'll all join him there.

Know Matt is watching from heaven above,
And with each ray of sunshine, he's sending his love.
My heart Aches for you Sandy it is so hard when you lose a child people just don't know unless they have also had such a loss . Thinking of you at this time

Linda Connelly

April 26, 2013

Ryder

April 26, 2013

Matt was a genuine 'good guy.' He was a friend to my son when my son needed a friend. We will miss Matt.

Barbara Evans

April 26, 2013

Matthew your light will continue to shine on in all the lives you have touched.Loved by so many... Gone to soon ! Much Love and Prayers to Sandy and Jay .

Larry and Alma Taylor

April 26, 2013

Rest in peace Matt. We all love you and are going to miss you. You have obviously left your footprints on a lot of people's hearts forever.

Melissa Huckleberry

April 26, 2013

Sandy & Jay, sending love, hugs and prayers to you.

Sherrie & Larry Bush

April 26, 2013

You influenced so many people with your great personality and kind heart! You will be forever loved and missed! Our prayers go out to Jay and Sandy!RIP Matt.

Andy & Brittany Jackson

April 25, 2013

I wish I could have known you better, cousin. Though we lived far and communicated little, you are blood and will always be loved. Rest in peace , Matt.

Heather Billings

April 25, 2013

only meet him a few times, matt was a friend to my sons. they have nothing but good to say about him. R.I.P. TO HIS PARENTS,sorry for you loss, but know he will be greatly missed.

Donna Murray

April 25, 2013

miss you matt michelle mom

April 25, 2013

all my love for you Matt..what a wonderfull gift you always where to your mom (sandy)and dad (jay) you will forever live in there hearts..god bless you..you will always remain forever in all your loved ones hearts..

lisa leonzis

April 25, 2013

Marcy & Curtis Boyce

April 25, 2013

You were a great friend and will be missed dearly! You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Marcy Nowell

April 25, 2013

Matt you were a great guy and friend I still can't believe it. Sandy and hay I'm soo sorry for your loss. I will always remember the great times we had and you will forever be in our hearts. Sleep in peace

miranda benton

April 25, 2013

R.I.P. brother, you will be missed. My prayers go out to his family, your son was a great friend.

Chris

April 25, 2013

RIP. Matt

Chancey Collins

April 25, 2013

The loss of a good friend and a great brother, you will be missed greatly.

Bubba

April 25, 2013

You were too young to go ... but,you left behind so many who love you and will miss you for as long as they live. You are a beautiful young man inside as well as outward. You are gone from us but, you will never, never be forgotten. Heaven seems a lot fuller and brighter now. My love to Sandy, Jay always and forever

April 25, 2013

RIP. My brother you are gone to young.you will never be forgotten so much more I wish we could have done.

Robert Chapman

April 25, 2013

R.I.P. Matt u will be missed i know u will be watching over us all

Josh Johnson

April 25, 2013

To the parents of my little brother, I am so sorry and heartbroken for your loss. Stokes was so full of life, he lived it by his rules and did right by god always. Part of me died with his passing. If you ever need anything please don't hesitate to ask. Love and Respect, Dirty, Warlocks Sebring

Dirty Warlock

April 25, 2013

R.I.P., Matt, May God provide peace & comfort to you, your family, and friends.

Ed & Dorothy Westfield

April 25, 2013

Death leaves a pain that no one can heal;
Love leaves memories that no one can steal!

Yolanda Wolfe

April 25, 2013

Stokes, man will I miss that smile. You were truly amazing and will be missed more than words can express. I can honestly say that the world has lost a great man. To your parents, Jay and Sandy, thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating one heck of guy. It was an honor knowing Matt and being able to call him a friend. You were so amazing God wanted you home and even though our hearts are breaking, I can smile knowing you are up there watching over us.

Laura Griffin

April 25, 2013

R.I.P., Matt, May God provide comfort to your family & friends.

Ed & Dorothy Westfield

April 25, 2013

sandy and jay i am so soryy for your loss you are in our hearts and prayers!! love yall!! pam & wayne

pam lewis

April 25, 2013

RIP
Prayers for the family at this devastating time.

Carol and Steven

April 25, 2013

I just want to say sorry to Matt's family. I can't imagine what it is like to loose a child. My prayers are with you and your time of grief.

Jennifer Breedlove

April 25, 2013

Matt you were the big brother I never had you were always a call away though your time was cut short your memory will last with those lives you touched you are the best friend any of us could have ask for you will never be forgotten
Mrs sandy and mr jay I'm sorry for the loss of one of the best men I ever had the privilege to grow up with and know but remember that your never alone because a piece of him lives within each and everyone of us that he befriended God bless you and your family Matt until we meet again we love you brother

Dean Dyer

April 25, 2013

Angels r called to heaven for reasons we here can never understand. He will fly w them and watch over all as he did here....Amazing man he will always be. May u rest in peace and always be remembered.

brandy esquivel

April 25, 2013

My Deepest condolences to the Family....Rest in Peace Matt

Jeff ( Styx's Brother ) Porter

April 25, 2013

Matt, You have been part of our family for many years .. watching you grow up along with my kids and treating them as your brothers and sisters. We sit back and I hear the stories of how Protective you were of Brittany warms my heart because I know you were a Good "Big Brother" to her, and YOU are so going to be Missed a great deal.. To Jay and Sandy I give to you my heart , Love and Sincere thanks for having such a wonderful Son and sharing him with the rest of us.. My Deepest Sympathy.. God bless you

Connie( Mama C) Hodge

April 25, 2013

a young man who touched many peoples lives.helping in need.a wonderfull man and son and friend to all who knew him god bless him ..lisa leonzis

April 25, 2013

I loved you like my own son, Matt. My heart is broken. To your parents,I Can't even imagine what you're going thru. My prayers are with you and his Warlock family. God bless you.

Pam Pugliese

April 25, 2013

Can't find the words to express our sadness - - for ourselves, for all of the people who loved him, and especially for his parents. Stokes not only loved life but loved the people around him. We take comfort in knowing he held strong to Jesus and in believing God has His arms wrapped around Stokes today as he is welcomed home. May this same God provide us all with His Peace and Comfort as we deal with our broken hearts.

Chopper and LIz Rock

April 25, 2013

Forever loved and missed by many

Shelly

April 25, 2013

You will be dearly missed and loved by many..

Krystal Chapman

April 25, 2013

Wishing things could have been different that night.. You and bobby was having such a great day for something to happen like this.. You will forever be missed and dearly loved.. Your one of a kind.. We love you..Rest in Peace my friend.

Krystal Chapman

April 25, 2013

To his parents I want to say I'm very srry for the loss of your son, I'm sure you loved him a great deal. I have to say I'm gonna miss his crazy stories and his outlook on things ... He was and always will be a stand up guy !!! Stokes we are all gonna miss ya brother ! You tell our other brothers up there we miss them, and we will all ride again someday .... Love ya man

Troy Warlocks City Crew

April 25, 2013

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