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Matthew Hyatt Obituary

Matthew Evans Hyatt, 32, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Sunday, December 27, 2009. Memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010, at Salem Baptist Church. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 2, 2010.

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Jennifer and Melvin Harris

February 1, 2010

Buddy and Arlene, I can't imagine the pain you two are going thru but I wanted you to know our thoughts and hearts are with you all. You are such good people and neighbors and we are truly blessed God put you in our lives. If there is anything Melvin or I can do for you please let us know. You are not alone.

Tom Davis

January 28, 2010

Buddy and Arlene,
God be with you and Arlene during this time of loss. May your son always be close to your hearts. Your VBCH family is there for you. Give my best, and condolences to your dad for me too Buddy.

Cheif & Melissa Blankenship

January 14, 2010

Matt was a great friend and fellow athlete in the APA. He will dearly be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace dear friend. We know the streets of heaven are blessed with a new angel.

January 12, 2010

Buddy & Arline, we are so sorry for the lost of Matt, please know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers, please if you need anything please call.
love, Butch & Darcel

Lindsay Strickland

January 12, 2010

Uncle Buddy, Arline and Family,

Mom called and told me the news..I'm soo sorry to hear about Matt. He was such a great son, brother and friend. I know he'll be hitting tons of home runs now :) Please call if you need anything! Love You Always-booger

Gene Brinson Jr

January 9, 2010

Buddy, Arlene & Brandy,

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Matt. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to call if there is anything I can do for you.

Rest In Peace Matt

Nichole Harth

January 8, 2010

Brandy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss!!! Just please know that he was a special person and always had a beautiful smile on his face!!! You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers! May God give you all peace through this rough time in life!

Meredith Wilson

January 7, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Matt's family during this difficult time.
God Bless

Justin hall

January 6, 2010

hyatt family
learned of the loss of matt today what sad news. my thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time.may god bless you all and know you will see him again one day stay strong thats what he would want! R I P bro
your freind justin hall

Ollie Pickral

January 6, 2010

Buddy, Arlene and Mr. Halstead:
I was sorry to hear the news of your son and grandson. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.

9th or 10th Grade ?

January 5, 2010

In Class

January 5, 2010

8th Grade ?

January 5, 2010

6th Grade

January 5, 2010

Elizabeth "Jamie" Herring

January 5, 2010

I feel as though my heart will never heal from this news. When I close my eyes I see his smile & hear his laugh. Matt will always hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to pray for the family... Each of you had such a huge impact on my life and I hate that I am so far away and cannot offer support. I love you all very much.

Judy Doughty

January 5, 2010

Buddy,
I am so sorry about your son. You know that you and your family are in thoughts and prayers of so many of us. Just remember that we are all here for you and your family to lean on if you need us. Take care.

Jimmy Sturgill

January 5, 2010

Sorry I could not make it to Matt's funeral. Matt was always a great friend. He actually called me around Christmas. If I can do anything at all just let me know. I will be praying for the entire Hyatt family.

Sommer Cobb

January 5, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Matt was an amazing person with a heart that touched so many. I will forever cherish the memories that Matt and I had. I know he is looking down on each of you! I will miss him more than you know! If you need anything at all I am here!

Brandy ~ I am so thankful to Matt for bringing you into my life. You are a wonderful friend and I am blessed to have you in my life. I know your going through a hard time, but know you are always in my heart and prayers!

Amie Hicks

January 4, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

Danielle Marks (Whitley)

January 4, 2010

Brandy, Arlene, and Buddy,
I'm so sorry to hear about Matt. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Randy Reeves

January 4, 2010

The Hyatt Family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. I worked with Matt. I will always remember him as a great guy with a big heart. We both knew people from Salem High and a mutual friend (Pelius Brown). and others from the Childrens Home in Salem we would tell stories of times at the home and I would always walk up to him and ask " What ever happen to....? It got so frequent that when I would walk towards him he would always say " OK who do you want to know about now? Then he and I would just laugh. He will truly be missed.

Heather Buckland

January 4, 2010

Buddy & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart is with you right now. My thoughts & prayers will continue to be with you. Love you Bud Man!

Elizabeth Worley

January 4, 2010

Brandy,
I am so sorry to hear about Matt's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that I am only a phone call away if you need anything.

Gus, Linda and Gussie Vaughn

January 4, 2010

Buddy, Arlene, Brandy, Hannah and Grace...Oh how we already miss Matt....he was family to us and we all loved him dearly. We hope that you find comfort in knowing that he and Montana are together....both as happy as can be. We will cherish our memories of how he flourished with love and pride whenever he came around and had Hannah and Grace with him. Through those girls Matt will live on in your hearts. He loved them so much and of course when one looks at either of them there is Matt that you will see in them. We will remember and love him forever.

Mitzi Martin (Thompson)

January 4, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
I have just heard about your loss. Matt was a fabulous guy with an amazing smile. I pray that God guides you and comforts you through this time. I will miss him greatly.

Talia Barton

January 4, 2010

Hyatt family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. You have been on my mind a lot this past week. I remember the good times. I pray that God will give you the strength you need.

Curt Allred

January 3, 2010

We were just kids, all of us. We were friends in a blink of an eye, and gone as fast. I will never take for granted a friendship, and never forget a friend. As a father and as a son I extend my prayers to your entire family, Matt.

Roy and Kristina Patterson

January 3, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers in the time of need. If there is anything that we can do let us know.

George & Abbie Trail

January 3, 2010

So Sorry for your loss. Matt was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. God bless you all.

Eric Whalen

January 3, 2010

Matt and I worked together. I will miss him. I'm very sorry for your loss.

Paul J Hyatt jr

January 3, 2010

Uncle Buddy and Aunt Arlene, Cousin Brandy
Thinking about you all and I know that
it is hard now missing Matt. But Matt is
happy and smiling down on all of us, I wish I knew what to say to make it better, but I
know you will be ok.
Love your nephew

Jon and Barb Hyatt

January 3, 2010

Brandy.
We know is this is a tough time for you and the Kids, Please know we are praying for you all, and we are here if you need us.
God is going to bring you all through this
for He loves you and will take care of you.
Loads of love.
Uncle and Aunt

Jon and Barb Hyatt

January 3, 2010

Buddy.Arlene,

We can not say we know how you feel, for we
can't even manage to know how it feels to loose a child. We do know that God has a purpose even if we do not understand it. We
know that you both are strong in the Lord and
as He has in the past will bring you through this also. It is not good by to Matt but by for now, we will all be with him again one day. We love you both and God does too.
Your brother and sister in-law

Richie Divers

January 3, 2010

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Shawn and Stacey Price

January 3, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
We are so sorry about Matt. You all are in our prayer. May God give you comfort and peace.

January 2, 2010

BUDDY AND ARLINE
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU BOTH AND THE REST OF YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY.
TAKE CARE
PATTY HOGAN, RHODES

PATTY HOGAN,RHODES

January 2, 2010

BUDDY AND ARLINE
MY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE. YOU BOTH ARE IN MY PRAYERS. PLEASE CONTACT ME. SO SORRY FOR YOU GREAT LOSS.
PATTY HOGAN

patty hogan<rhodes

January 2, 2010

BUDDY AND ARLENE
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.BOTH OF YOU
WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. LET YOY DAD KNOW
ARLENE THAT HE WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ALSO
PATTI HOGAN

Steve Lail

January 2, 2010

Sorry for your loss of such a great person. I worked with Matt but he was a great friend to us all. May God bless you all during this time of need.

Robbie Goad

January 2, 2010

Deepest Condolences to the Hyatt family

Shana King McDonough

January 2, 2010

The Hyatt Family,
My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you and your family. May you find peace and always remember the
best of times.

Chaney Family

January 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories of Matt help in healing and comforting you during this terrible time.

January 2, 2010

To the Hyatt Family,
Our deepest condolences...may you find strength.

~Jake and Tracey Dempsey (Worley)

Danny & Sandy Hart

January 2, 2010

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you have of your precious son.

January 2, 2010

Buddy and Arlene
All I can say is I am sorry for your loss. I have thought a lot about and prayed for you the last few days.
Take Care
Mike Cox

January 2, 2010

Buddy and Arlene
There is nothing I can say other that I am sorry for your loss of your son. I have thought a lot, any prayed for you the last few days.
Take Care
Mike Cox

Johnny Hale

January 2, 2010

so very sorry to hear about Matt, he was a great guy

Jacob Weddle

January 2, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,

I am sorry for your loss. I will always remember how Matt was always smiling and laughing. May he and Montana walk side by side forever in eternity. Until we see you again, R.I.P "Hollywood".

God Bless,
Jake Weddle

Mary & Mike Snow

January 2, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Hilary Swanson

January 2, 2010

My heart is so heavy upon hearing of the loss of Matt...he had such love for life and it showed in his amazing and contagious smile...my heart goes out to his family and my prayers are with you all. RIP friend.

Keith Chumbley

January 2, 2010

I didn't know Matt as well as others. I met him through church softball and an occasional pool tournament. However, I do know he was a good humored man and had an infectious laugh that I can still hear in my head. My thoughts go out to the family and everyone else who knew and will miss Matt.

Gerald Patsell

January 2, 2010

Sorry to hear about your loss. Worked with Matt he was a good guy to work with. He will be missed.

January 2, 2010

My family and I couldn't believe when we heard about Matt. He was a friend, great ball player, and one of the most friendly and well liked guys around.

Our hearts go out to you and your family. We will miss you HOLLYWOOD....

GOD BLESS

Mike, Bethany, and Kaleigh Martin

Amy Hobbs

January 2, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers for the loss of your son. May we all remember how funny he was and a friend to all. I too have fond memories.

January 2, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you go through this difficult time in life. Lean on God and He will see you through. We will always be here for you.

Jared and Amber Pendleton

Carlos & Patty Hart

January 2, 2010

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

Woody Smith

January 2, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

January 2, 2010

Hyatt Family,
We are truly sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you strength during this time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Wes & Megan (Minton) Viers

VanDoren Family

January 2, 2010

We are sorry to hear of the loss of Matt. He was a wonderful person. We extend our sincecre condolences to the family. Matt will be missed Dearly.

January 2, 2010

Brandy -
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Your family is in my prayers.

- Jodi (Guidi) Witt

Heather Rutledge

January 2, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I have many fond memories of Matt that I will forever cherish.

Amber Wilborne

January 2, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family and Friends,

I am truly sorry for your loss. I pray for peace in this time of hurt. May God be with you. We are praying for you all.

Tim & Amber Wilborne

Beacon Investigations,LLC

January 2, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

'Moose' & Dawn Brimer

January 2, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
It was a awful shock to hear about Matt. As co-workers of his at SCX, he will be remembered for his sense of humor and being a all around 'good guy'. he will be greatly missed. Please accept our condolences.

Mary Coley

January 1, 2010

In behalf of Carolyn Rymr and Mary Rymer we extend our sincecre condolences to the family and may the Lord give you peace at this sad time.

Carol Rymer King and Mary Rymer Coley

Jessica Compton

January 1, 2010

I am so, so sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you, and give you peace.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 1, 2010

In behalf of Carolyn Rymr and Mary Rymer we extend our sincecre condolences to the family and may the Lord give you peace at this sad time.

Carol Rymer King and Mary Rymer Coley

James & Gay Morris

January 1, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

January 1, 2010

My heart goes out to your family. May the Lord be with you during this difficult time. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Leslie Wilson

Ciji Good

January 1, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Matt. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Honey Chambers

January 1, 2010

Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the hornof my salvation, my stronghold.

Brian and Shannan Crosswhite

January 1, 2010

May God lay his hand on your family's heart and comfort us all. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. One day we will meet again.

Tony Worrell

January 1, 2010

Hyatt Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find the strength to get you through this time of sorrow.

David and Tonya Smoot

January 1, 2010

Buddy, Arline and family. Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you during this time of loss. May God comfort you all.

January 1, 2010

Buddy, Arlene, and Brandy,
My heart is hurting for your family today as I have just heard of your loss. May God's grace comfort you during this time and know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days, weeks, and months to come.

~Erica Johnson Stephens

SCX Locomotive 3rd shift

January 1, 2010

We are sorry for your loss. You are all in our thought's and prayers. He will be greatly missed.

Adrian and Melissa Michalski

January 1, 2010

Hyatt Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need. Adrian and I have many wonderful memories of Matt as well as Montana from the softball seasons. He will be missed by many people that he touched throughout his life.

January 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Matt was very special to us. We have been blessed to have been apart of many memories. Love to all of you!

Anthony, Jill, Bud, and Adrian Tolliver

BO TIBBS

January 1, 2010

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

Roy, Terra & past teammates from NBC Bank & C2

January 1, 2010

Buddy, Arline and Brandy,

Our condolences to you and your family over your loss. We are grateful to have been able to share time with Matt on the softball field and off. May your many memories and love help you heal in your time of sorrow.

Jerry Wheeler

January 1, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Kevin, Shawna, Kollin, and Riley Slusher

January 1, 2010

May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our hearts are filled with sorrow. Know that we are with you in spirit as we are unable to attend tomorrow's memorial service for Matt. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Bekka Loder

January 1, 2010

Dear Hyatt Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
God Bless,
Bekka Loder "Cobb"

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