Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Dec 28, 1979 – Jul 4, 2024
Matthew “Matt” Thomas McCraw, age 44, a resident of Williamston, NC known best from Washington, NC before illness, passed away Thursday July 4, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Plymouth.
The family will receive friends Sunday July 14, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Mr. McCraw was born in Greenville County, SC on December 28, 1979, to Thomas Foster McCraw and Sherry Lynn Hogge. He was a construction worker, he had a passion for playing pool and loved sports, especially watching the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mr. McCraw was a fun , caring, really big people person and was quick to tell you a good story.
Mr. McCraw will be leaving behind his 2 lovely daughters, Eylissa Ann McCraw of Vanceboro, Kaytlin Lee McCraw of Vanceboro, his incredibly strong mother, Sherry Stilley, a loving sister, Emily Tyre of Washington, a caring brother, Cary Lynn McCraw and wife Chirstina as well as her children , one grandchild, Dawson Hinnenkamp, two grandchildren on the way, and six nieces and nephews Mr. McCraw loved as much as his own, Miciyah Nicole Frazier, Daveion McCraw, Markel Tyre, Felicity McCraw, Jordan McCraw, and Victoria McCraw.
He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas F. McCraw and one nephew, Mitchell McCraw.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the McCraw family.
Read MoreIt's been almost 7 months now since you gained your wings, and I'm still trying to process it all. Some days are easier than others. I miss you terribly, I wish I could just see you one last time. I love you so much and forever in my heart you shall remain.
Rest easy babe
Erla Johannsdottir
January 27, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VA | Significant_other
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I remember Matt as a young man years ago, always kind and loving person especially to his Mother Sherry.
My heart goes out to each and every member of your family at this time
Love, Thelma S. Colson
Thelma Colson
July 12, 2024 | Hertford, NC | Family
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Brenda Fulcher
July 12, 2024 | Chocowinity, NC | Friend
You will be missed daddy
Eylissa Mccraw
July 10, 2024 | Vanceboro, NC | Family
Sending our deepest condolences to the family from our family. We have known Matt for a long time and he was like a son to us He was a very loving man. We know he went through difficult times with his health. He’s in the flower land now and is pain free. RIP Matt. You will live in our hearts and thoughts
Sending prayers to the family
Alma Carlis and Eva Wallace and Páll Steimann
Alma Wallace
July 09, 2024 | Virginia Beach, VA | Friend
My heart is broken for the loved ones of Matt. I did not know him, but I know what comes with loosing a son, or a child. GOD bless each and everyone of you. My love and prayers go out to each of you.
Phyllis Lee
July 08, 2024 | Washington, NC
I remember Matt when he attended Chocowinity Primary School and went to school with my daughter. He was such a thoughtful and kind boy and so caring. So sorry to hear of his passing at such a young age!! Prayers for his family. Emily, I’m so sorry! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Boyd
July 08, 2024 | Chocowinity, NC | Friend
MATT WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON NEW HIM WHILE HE WAS GOING TO SCHOLL WITH MY KIDS HE WOULD COME OVER AND SPEND TIME AT MY HOME AND WOULD CALL ME HIS MOM. MATT YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCE YOU WILL NOT BE IN NO PAIN ANS HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THINGS. RIP FROM YOUR SSECOND MOM AS YOU YOU USE TO CALL ME. LOVE ALWAYS
BETTY GRIFFIN
July 07, 2024 | BLOUNTS CREEK, NC | Friend