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Matthew Brazelton Obituary

Matthew B Brazelton, age 34, from Aurora, Il passed away on November 20, 2019. Born in Aurora on June 10, 1985 to parents Parrish and Kim. Matt had a strong passion for Motorsports, fishing, working on cars, going to the gun range and cooking. Many summer weekends you could find Matt at Sycamore Speedway with his close friends. Matt had been going there since he was a kid. Also partnering up with his dear friend Tim at Grundy County Racetrack to compete. Matt is survived by his parents, Parrish Brazelton and Kim Brown, his sisters Valerie (Ed) Izenstark, Cayla Hyde, Payton Brazelton, his niece Paisley, Nephews Chase and Zayden, Step Mother Shannon Brazelton along with many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and his core group of loving lifelong friends. Matt is proceeded in his death by his Grandparents William and Darlene Brazelton and Charles Brown. There is no planned service at this time per Matt's wishes.

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Published by Beacon News from Dec. 6 to Dec. 10, 2019.

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Andrea Chambers-Benedict

January 6, 2020

gone to soon matty, miss you!

Clyde Spencer

December 10, 2019

I have only met him a hand full of times, around then he was much younger. Brent use to take me to Parrish's house in Montgomery. I could not believe how much he loved racing.

The first time I went to Parish's house, Parrish was rewiring the ignition in his lawn tractor into a push button type because Matthew thought that it needed to be started the same way as a race car. I thought it was a good idea too.

I think it is very sad, that he was not very old. I miss those days. I wish his family the best in this bad time.

Clyde Spencer

December 10, 2019

I have only met him a hand full of times, around then he was much younger. Brent use to take me to Parrish's house in Montgomery. I could not believe how much he loved racing.

The first time I went to Parish's house, Parrish was rewiring the ignition in his lawn tractor into a push button type because Matthew thought that it needed to be started the same way as a race car. I thought it was a good idea too.

I think it is very sad, that he was not very old. I miss those days. I wish his family the best.

Tammy Johnson

December 7, 2019

Sorry to hear of your loss. My boys did travel bowling with Matt.

Andrea Chambers-Benedict

December 7, 2019

Matty you were one of my best friends, there was distance over the last few years but I'll never forget how close we once were, and how you were always there for me through thick and thin. I still have your infamous country mix CD and will never forget the long nights just hanging at the house or the shop, having cookouts, and working on cars or hanging with the guys at the gas station bc there was nothing better to do. Love you matty, until we meet again!

Ashley Murphy

December 6, 2019

Gone way to soon. He always had a special place in my heart. To his parents & family. I love you all and I am here for anything you need!

Tina Miller

December 6, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss Parrish words cannot express the sadness. Cherish each and every memory deep in your heart .And always look back to your memories.

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