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Matthew Kennedy Obituary

Matthew James "Matt" Kennedy
Abilene

Matthew James "Matt" Kennedy, 28, formerly of Abilene, went to be with his Lord whom he loved so much on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Matt was born on September 5, 1981 in Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Cooper High School in Abilene in 2000, and attended college for one year. Matt served in the U. S. Air Force as a M. P. in Iraq. He was a member of Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene.
Matt is survived by his wife, Olivia Kennedy; mother, Terri Matthews and husband Mike of Abilene; father, James Kennedy and wife Debra of Denison; two sisters, Jenni Purser, her husband Jason and Matt's new little niece Caroline Jane Purser of Dallas, and Hannah Matthews of Abilene; and two stepbrothers, Nathan Matthews, his wife Chenoa and their children, Chainin and Neela Matthews of Abilene, and Corey Timmons of Denison. Survivors also include grandparents, James and Patsy Cox and Jim and Maxine Matthews all of Abilene, and Ernestine Kennedy of Denison, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
"Matt, you were the joy of our lives."
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 21, at Broadview Baptist Church in Abilene, with Rev. David Cason and Pastor Greg Clemmer officiating. Graveside rites with military honors will follow at 1:00 p.m. in The Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, directed by The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 20, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Bill Guidera, Jakeb Hall, Justin Clossman, Bruce Heath, Nathan Matthews and Josh Carroll.
Memorials may be made to Christian Homes of Abilene, P O Box 270, Abilene, TX 79604.
Online condolences may be posted at www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Abilene Reporter-News from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Kennedy

13 Entries

eric phipps

April 22, 2011

How can I not share my feelings? Matt and I had some of the best times of our lives together. We went on awesome adventures...we burnt stuff, we went too fast, we stayed up too late talking to girls, I cant keep it goin... For the short while, Matt and I had it together, we were on top of the world. Once I realized Matt was gone, I couldnt believe it. Its absolutely hard for me to believe.

Trisha Thompson

June 22, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, we knew Matt when you lived in Albany, Jenni and my daughter Stephanie were in the same class in school, when the kids were very young; we remember him to be a funny, happy kid, making the girls laugh. Our prayers are with you.

Greg and Melanie Jones

June 21, 2010

Terri and Mike,
I am so sorry for your loss and I cannot imagine what you are going through. I will never forget when Greg and I were working with the kids at Southside and Matt was in the group. He was so bright and funny! Matt was an amazing leader and was one of the most tender-hearted and kind boys I had ever met. He made quite an impression on us even back then. Please know your family is in our prayers.

June 20, 2010

Safely rest, Airman. God bless you, and job well done.

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Tina and Chuck Chamberlain

June 20, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherri Statler

June 20, 2010

Terri, Mike and Hannah,
I was so sorry to hear about Matt's passing. All of us at Christian Homes are praying for you.

Sam & Shelly Vasquez

June 20, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers our with you. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time.

June 20, 2010

Terri, Mike, Jenni, Patsy, James & Family;
You all have been in our prayers as soon as we heard of your loss. Matt was a joy to know. I recall him being part of mine and Brenda Bogg's Middle school Sunday School Class, and how much fun he was to be around. I'm sure God is enjoying his company even more than all of us left behind! May Jesus comfort you during your time of loss. We Love You.
Ken & Patricia Henderson

June 19, 2010

We hold you in our hearts. The Lord is your refuge and fortress. We love you.

Ralph and Janie Thornhill (Abilene, Tx)

Tracie Roberson

June 19, 2010

I worked with Matt at United and loved him sooo much. I have never met anyone like him.....

Tracie

Sheryl Wallace

June 19, 2010

Deepest Sympathies to your family. Our hearts and prayers are with you.

June 19, 2010

Terri and Mike,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I am praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Hannah was a classmate of my son's at Pioneer Drive day Care and I always remember you as we were adopting our children during that time.
Renee McClellan

Barbara Briles

June 19, 2010

Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We lift your family up in prayer and please know that we love you all very much.

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