Photo courtesy of Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond
Hammond, Louisiana
Jan 31, 1966 – Jan 2, 2016 (Age 49)
Matthew James Storms, a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the young age of 49. He was born in Lutcher, Louisiana, one of six children born to Charles Graydon and Mary Theresa (Adams) Storms. Survived by his twin sisters: Vicki & Valarie and his brothers: Greg, Mark, and Ted. He was affectionately known as "Uncle Matt" to his nieces: Tori, Evelyn, Vee, Anna, Cat, Abby and Margaret and nephews: John, Josh, Ben, Eddie, Bobby, Sam, Andy, Derek, Brian (deceased but not forgotten), Michael, and Brett. Matthew had two brothers-in-law ("J" & Jack), and sisters-in-law Ann and Barbara. He had a host of many special friends who remembered Matt as kind, pleasant, caring, thoughtful, considerate, supportive, generous, fun, funny, outgoing, hardworking, and just an overall great person. Matthew graduated from St. Charles High School in LaPlace, LA. He attended the University of Southeastern Louisiana. He ran track in high school and in college. Not only did Matt like to run, but he enjoyed racquetball, and loved to travel. He was good at landscaping and caring for the elderly. Matthew will be sorely missed but no longer in pain as he is enjoying the company of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ in heaven. A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 8, 2016 at 11 AM at the Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, located at 100 West Magnolia St., Ponchatoula, LA. Feel free to arrive early as the doors will be opened at 8 AM. An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.
I pray that our Lord brings you and your family much needed peace during this sad time.my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family
Rick Cannon
January 05, 2016 | Ponchatoula, LA | Friend
Found memories from SJA will always be in my heart. Matt's compassion toward others was always present. Our Lord has gained a wonderful angel.
Melissa Ezell Smith
January 06, 2016 | BatonRouge, LA | Friend
Matthew was a sweet, kind, and loving person. I grew up with him on Melrose Drive in Laplace, and have fond memories of him. My deepest sympathies to his family. May he rest in peace. He will be greatly missed.
Joseph Rebaldo
January 07, 2016 | Laplace, LA
My deepest sympathy to the Storms family, Matthew was such kind and hardworking neighbor" our sympathy, The Shields family.
January 07, 2016
I knew Matt from his providing help to my Aunt Betty in providing care for my cousin Sal. He was always a great person and most helpful. May his soul rest in peace with his LORD
Stan Howat Howat
January 07, 2016 | Kenner, LA
I moved across the street from Matthew when I was in first grade. We became friends then, in high school we played racquetball. He was always competitive and took his game seriously . That's why when I won-which wasn't often it made me very happy. I was honored to be Matthew's friend. He was my best man in my wedding, I think that says exactly how I felt about him. Even though we lost touch from time to time he was a good friend to me growing up and continued his life to become a really...
Neil Sanchez
January 07, 2016
Bless you and your family, Matt
Yvonne Martin
January 06, 2016 | Hammond, LA
Matthew was dynamic, always will be missed!!
Ursula Melancon
January 06, 2016
rest n peace I WILL MISS YOUR GREAT SMILE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY YOU WAS A VERY KIND PERSON HARD WORKER PERSON
TROYANN Thompson
January 06, 2016 | LPlace