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Michael A. Matthews Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael A. Matthews Jr., 26, passed away quietly Oct. 3, 2010, at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital with his family at his side. Michael was born Aug. 22, 1984, in Norfolk. He loved being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He will always be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, grandson, boyfriend, and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Michael and Mary Matthews; two sisters, Angie Matthews James and husband Jesse and Michelle Matthews; three nephews, Cameron, Chase and Ty; paternal grandparents, Carl and Lorraine Matthews; longtime girlfriend, Colleen Wilt; many cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, and his best friend, "Rocky." He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roger and Betty Allen. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Rosewood- Kellum Funeral Home, Attention: Michael Matthews Jr. family. Please share your love and condolences with the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 6, 2010.

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October 15, 2010

Mary and Mike,
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Terri Crumpler

October 10, 2010

Dear Mary and Mike,
John and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If we can be of any assistance during these trying times, just call on us.
John and Jocelyne Harlack

Amy Slayton

October 9, 2010

this is for michael allen matthews jr family and friends etc. i know i will miss you and much more. we will see each other soon.

Michael Warren Jr

October 9, 2010

dear matthews family,
i am very sorry for your lost . Michael will forever and wlways be missed. he was a wonderful friend i remember the days when we played little league together and went to high school together he was two years older than me but he was still a good friend.

Janet Garrett

October 8, 2010

Mary and Family:
I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. If there is anything I can do for you or your family in this very difficult time, please let me know.

October 8, 2010

Dear Matthews and James family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything or we can help in any way please let us know. Please know that God is with you during this difficult time. The Button Family

Richard & Bonnie Cuthriell

October 8, 2010

Mr & Mrs. Matthews, Angie & Chellie,
We were devestated to hear about Mike. We can't imagine anything more tragic than losing a child. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bonnie & Richard Cuthriell

October 8, 2010

Mr. & Mrs. Matthews, Angie and Chellie,
We were shocked and upset to hear about Mike. We can't begin to know what you are going thru during this tragic time, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. Bonnie & Richard Cuthriell

Jason Badiang

October 8, 2010

Dear Matthews Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time.

Jennifer Crigger

October 8, 2010

MATTHEWS fAMILY,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Mikey.You guys are all in my thoughts and heart.

October 8, 2010

I am very sorry for your loss. R.I.P mike. You will be missed.

Sophie

October 7, 2010

Michelle
Sincere Condolences, so very sad to hear of your great loss, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Feeling sure Josh is there for support for you and the family.
Gail & Doug Stuart

Roger and Trish Strong

October 7, 2010

Dear Mike, Lou, Angie and Chelli,
We wish we could be there to give you lots of hugs and to share in the love of family and friends that surround you at such a devastating time. Know that we love you, care about you and are praying for you and our wonderful nephew, Mike. Love, Trish and Roger

Brittany Norfleet

October 7, 2010

Dear Matthews family,
Mike was a great guy and he will be deeply missed by us all. May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and your faimly through this time of sorrow.

October 7, 2010

As painting colleagues and social friends of Mike and Colleen, we express our sorrow to his family. He certainly will have his wings in Heaven as the wonderful man he was here. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. He will be sorrowfully missed. Harold(Tiny) Little and Bettty Jackson

October 7, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We can't imagine anything more devastating than losing a child. We hope all the memories will assuage your grief and in time heal your heart. May God bless you all.

Susan and Danny Harris (Paul and Katie's parents)

October 7, 2010

I love you handsome! We will see you soon. The boys miss you so much and they said they love you more than infinity, and infinity, and infinity, and infinity...
Love,
Angie

Janet Perry

October 7, 2010

Dear Matthews Family,
I am BJ Tibbitt's aunt and I am so sorry for your loss! I too have lost a son and my heart breaks for you. May God bless you during this difficult time. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

October 6, 2010

Dear Angie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kay & Steve

Norma and Dennis Meligonis

October 6, 2010

You are in our thoughts at this time of great loss. We have such fond memories of the time when our children all played together on Hudgins Dr. We are so sorry.

Lou Ann Gregory Ward

October 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Celia Escobar and Family,

October 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marie Lenda

October 6, 2010

To the Matthews family,
I only met Mike the few times he came into the office where I work. You did not have to know him well to realize that he was a very special young man with a kind heart. May you find comfort and strength in the memories you hold dear. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Lindsey Burch

October 6, 2010

--I went to middle school and highschool with Michael. I remember many instances where his uplifting and light hearted spirit were present. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of despair. "When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." Author Unknown. Much love and warmth from Arizona--

Lindsey Burch

October 6, 2010

--I went to middle and high school with Michael. I remember many instances of his uplifting and light hearted spirit. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of despair. Much love from Arizona--

Jane Tibbitt

October 6, 2010

I cannot even begin to tell you of our heartfelt sympathy for your entire family. We have fond memories of Mike, and all of you, as our kids grew up together and they were lucky enough to remain friends. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and will continue.
The Tibbitt family

Amy McNicholas Beach

October 6, 2010

I am so sorry to read of Michael's passing. I was his 7th grade English teacher at Independence Middle School and clearly remember his spirited personality and his smile. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.

October 6, 2010

We regret not ever knowing Mike. We have heard lots of good things about him from Michelle and Josh. We are so sorry about this loss to your family and cannot imagine what you are going through. We want you to know that we are continuing to lift you up in prayers for strenght and that you may be wrapped in God's love. Dale and Doreen Eynon

Marcie & Greg Barr

October 6, 2010

Lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Jillian Meligonis Luna

October 6, 2010

Matthews Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of cpoing with your loss. The memories of growing up with your family and Mikey will always be remembered.

October 6, 2010

Michelle and family: You continue to be foremost in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Trust that God will give you strength to move forward. Rick and Marg Hawkins (Cdn. family)

Jan Putnam

October 6, 2010

Michelle and family,
Know that there are so many people thinking of you all. This is a devastating nightmare that few of us can imagine. Know that our hearts go out to each of you. God is awesome and will get you through this. All of us wish you peace and understanding. We love you.
Jan Putnam and family

Joe Stewart

October 6, 2010

to mikes family,

I know you do not know me but my name is Joe Stewart. I went to high school with mike but that is not how i know him. I knew him from skating. He was an inspiration to me because he was much better than me but still gave me encouragement to get better when he didnt even know me. That was a true testament to his unparallel, unmatched character. He affected my life with a few measly skateboarding sessions. It makes me think about the many lives he touched. Even though i dont know him that well, i know he will be missed terribly and thought of constantly.

Rommel Conroy and Family

October 5, 2010

Dear Matthews Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and deepest of sympathies goes out to you. Not only was Mikey a neighbor, but also a close friend and was like a little brother to me as we grew up . We will miss him so much. And we love him even more. If there's anything I can do, PLEASE don't hesitate to ask.

Sincerely,

The Allen Family

October 5, 2010

So sorry for your loss.

Mary Wilt

October 5, 2010

Our prayers and profound sympathies are with your family at this time. We will greatly miss him.

The Wilt Family

October 5, 2010

Dear Mary-

I cannot express how sorry I was to hear about Michael. You were my neighbor for a good 6 years and I remember him coming over to visit me with you when he was little. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and just remember I am thinking of your and your family and I love you. Mel (Tommy's x-wife).

October 5, 2010

Mary and Family, I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will help you and your family in the coming days to help you through this time. Take care, Bunny Felstow

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