Matthew Coghlan Woods

January 3, 2014

Matthew Coghlan Woods was born on January 15, 1990 to John and Bitsy Woods in Virginia Beach, VA where John was serving in the United States Navy. In 1991 the family moved to Kingsville, TX where his sister Caroline was born. In 1994 the family settled in Ft. Myers, FL and Matt graduated in 2008 from Ft Myers High School. Matt attended the University of South Florida and was to graduate with a BA degree in advertising this spring. Matt had been interning at Armada Medical Supply and working at "Skatepark of Tampa", where he also helped build boards for under privileged kids. Matt passed away on January 3, 2014 in Tampa and is survived by his parents John and Bitsy Woods, sister Caroline Woods, Grandparents Jack and Mary Liz Woods. He is also survived by his uncle Mike Woods and wife Val, Aunts, Mary Woods Smith and husband Todd, Lisa Woods. Also great Aunts Christie Knudsen and Rene Post, Liz Gardner, and cousins, Christie Karol Knudsen, Chase, Adam, Andrea, Brian, Natsuko, Avery and girlfriend Sara Henderson. Matt was artistic and creative. He loved skateboarding and fishing. Matt was passionate about life, family and friends and will be sorely missed. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 4141 DeLeon St. Ft. Myers, FL. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Skatepark of Tampa/Matt Woods/Boards for Bros. Family and friends may sign the guest register or leave a condolence message by visiting www.horizonfunerals.com.

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Published by The News-Press on Jan. 7, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Woods

20 Entries

January 13, 2014

we are saddened by your lose. We wish you strength and peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers . Love, Mary Post and John

Nick Tumi

January 10, 2014

Matt was a good friend and I would run into him from time to time through out my life. He was a kind spirit and had love for everyone. I had much respect for his actions and his character. He influenced many and will remain in our memories as a reminder to live up to his good moral.

My deepest condolences to the Woods family.

Cheyenne Mele

January 10, 2014

Unfortunately I never had the great pleasure of meeting Matthew. Many of my close friends are affected by his loss and I can only IMAGINE what the family is going through. Keeping all of the friends and family that Matthew had an impact on in my deepest thoughts.

January 10, 2014

I had the pleasure meeting this smiling young man through my daughter Morgan and Corey. His love of life was shining in him and this prescience will be missed by all that knew him. As a parent I am praying for u in this time.

Michelle, Todd & Kaitlyn Habets (Woods)

January 10, 2014

John, Bitsy, Caroline,.. Our deepest condenses to you all. Our prayers are with you & with Matt. -sending our love..

Pat McAteer

January 9, 2014

Bitsy, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 9, 2014

Dear John. Bitsy & Caroline: We are heartbroken to hear about the loss of your son Matt. We remember him fondly from the Edison Park days. Praying for you all!

The Henderson's -- Sam, Rina, Allie, Emily and Samantha

Christine (Woods) Darby

January 8, 2014

We are so sad to hear of Matt's passing. We only meet him once or twice at the Woods Farm, but know he was a wonderful person. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Amanda Bagley

January 8, 2014

The Woods family and everyone mourning his loss are in my thoughts all the way here in Germany. I will keep and cherish all of my memories of you Shmoodsy!! Summer 2008 Forever. <3AmandaBags

Jenny and Jeff Dunn

January 8, 2014

Angels were with Matt and ushered him into Heaven.

Yvette Misek

January 7, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart & prayers are with you all. Love, Yvette Misek & family

Sabrina & Brandon Starr

January 7, 2014

My son and I met Matt through Skatepark of Tampa. He always greeted us with a huge smile and often with a hug. He was a genuinely nice young man and was always in a good mood. He had a positive influence on many lives, and will be sorely missed. He was one of the good ones, and was taken far too soon. RIP Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this devastating time.

Jimmy & Thelma Washington

January 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our son, Justin, loved Matt and was his roommate at USF. He will be missed by all his friends.

Beth Ann Harvey

January 7, 2014

I am hoping my prayers help you. I am a Pennsylvania relative of Sara Henderson.

Barbara Molnar

January 7, 2014

Wishing the Woods family comfort, love and peace. Matt was friends with our daughter, Alison. He was a good friend with a big heart and a beautiful smile.

Jeff Crawford

January 7, 2014

I hope the memories of Matt help his family find peace during this very difficult time.

Richard Johnson

January 7, 2014

Thinking about your family during this very difficult time.

January 7, 2014

Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Leigh Frizzell Hayes

Diane Higginbotham

January 7, 2014

Our prayers for Matt's family during this difficult time. We remember him from Ft Myers Middle.
Diane, Angela and Byron Higginbotham

Barbara Cossu Edwards

January 6, 2014

To the Woods Family: So sorry to hear of the loss of Matt. My daughter, Devan, and I remember Matt from Edison Park and Fort Myers High School. Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you in our prayers

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