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Matthew Williams Obituary
Matt is survived by his parents, Charles and Marta, his younger brother Michael, his long time love, soul mate and best friend Devon Kelly, his grandmothers- Lois Williams and Ann Dixon, 12 cousins, 11 aunts and uncles, and a host of friends and co-workers. Matthew loved his family and friends. He was a mentor and constant supporter of his brother Mike; a long time boyfriend, best friend and soul mate to Devon Kelly, and a friend to everyone he met. In addition to family and friends, Matt's other true passion in life was pursuing a healthy lifestyle- he loved eating healthy, working out and researching nutritional tips. Sports were a big part of his life- he played basketball, baseball and football in school, and continued his passion for all sports in his daily life. Matt touched everyone that he met in such a positive way, and he will truly will be missed and loved forever by all those that knew him. We will miss you and remember you always.
The viewing will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 20 at Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, Md. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 21 at Crofton United Methodist Church, 1690 Riedel Rd., Crofton, Md. Interment Lakemont Memorial Gardens in Davidsonville, Md.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Williams
January 28, 2011
Thinking of all the Williams Williams family -- holding you and Matt in the Light
Dee, Jim, KD
Seydou Ly
January 26, 2011
Chuck, Mike and Mrs. Williams, I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. May all our prayers and the memory of Matthew give you the strength to go through these tough times.
The Whitworth Family
January 25, 2011
Marta, Chuck and Mike,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Matt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends.
Joe & Barb Zimmerman
January 25, 2011
We consider Matt’s friendship with our son a precious gift to our family. It provided the joy, companionship and affirmation of exemplary moral values that make a better person. Memories of Matt will always remain in our hearts with warm and everlasting gratitude. Our thoughts and prayers are for the healing, health and happiness of his family, friends and loved ones.
Mary Gray
January 22, 2011
My heart breaks for the Williams family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish there were a way to take away your pain. God bless you. Mary Gray (Bowie, MD)
Jeanette Roberts
January 21, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the Williams family.
Dinesh Mehra
January 21, 2011
As an outsider, I just want to say this about the Williams family and Matthew Tyler Williams.
Based on what I heard at the service, A bright, smart, intelligent, caring, determined young man who seemed to have endeared many in his circle of friends and family by force of his personality and selflessness. A young man with lot of depth and a great work ethic. A testament to a wonderful Mom and Dad and a loving younger brother, Mike. Matthew Tyler Williams will live forever in the hearts of all he knew and who came to know him.
Officer Vega #301
January 21, 2011
May GOD give you peace & strength during this difficult time.
Jeremy & Heidi Smith
January 21, 2011
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this difficult time. No words can ever express the sadness we feel for you as a Family. Find comfort in each other and all the wonderful memories you have. You were Blessed with Matt as a Son, Marta & Chuck and a Brother to you Michael. He is now with the Angels and you are Blessed again to have him watching over you....
January 21, 2011
Marta,Chuck and Michael. There are no words that can express the depth of my sorrow for you. May GOD hold you close and help you through this most difficult time. Let the wonderful memories of Matt.be your star in the sky.
GOD BE WITH YOU>
Kae Hill and Family-Randallstown,MD
Bruce Dowley
January 21, 2011
My deepest condolences to all who have know and loved Matt. It is difficult to understand why God chooses to take someone so young in the prime of life. May the love of all his family and friends hold you together during this time of gief.
Charles Leas
January 21, 2011
Matthew,
May GOD watch over you with the other Angels. RIP brother.
Charles Leas (PPD/SOD)
January 21, 2011
To the Williams Family, Although I did not get a chance to know Matthew personally at PFPA, my regrets go out to your family, I will say a prayer for you. Know that Matthew and his entire family are in everyones thoughts. Keep the faith. Officer Otis Washington, Fourth Platoon.
Bruce Lieb
January 20, 2011
To the Williams family, I am deeply sorry for your loss and offer my most sincere condolences. Officer Williams will be sorely missed, but never forgotten by the members of the Pentagon Police Department. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Lt. B Lieb, #34.
Donna, Franklin,Justin, and Jon
January 20, 2011
To the Williams Family, our prayers are with you and your family. Donna Pumphrey,Franklin,Justin and Jonathan Winters
Theresa Gale
January 20, 2011
Marta, Chuck and Mike -- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It's just not suppose to happen. I loss my brother in September. There really are not words to say when this happens except please know you are in my prayers and thoughts.
Theresa Gale
Jim Buckley
January 20, 2011
I have no words to ease your loss and so I offer prayers to help you in your time of need. May God gather you in his embrace and help you through this time.
Eric Anderson
January 20, 2011
May Matthew forever watch over you, and may his memory forever remind you to keep him and all of those you love close to your hearts.
Bev Sluger
January 20, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
The Goodman's/Summers
January 20, 2011
Marta, Chuck, and Mike,
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, and one more touch with Matt. We may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before you were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that Matt died, but that he lived and that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during thismost difficult time.
Love, Jennifer, Mike, Hilly and Josh
Damian Fearon
January 20, 2011
Since the first time i met Matthew at work i was like man this guy is real quite, but once we got the talking i realize he was a nice and fun person to talk to. I remember Matthew giving me a break at work and once i returned he was on his way to the next person to relieve them. Matthew was a reliable person and someone that you knew would be there if you needed him. The last day i saw Matthew we was getting ready for our day off and we were talking about our plans and what we was gonna do. I told Matthew i was just gonna chill and play the new play station 3 that i had bought on black friday he laughed and said well i dont know yet what im gonna do. You never know when you will be saying your final words to someone because that day was the last day i saw and spoke to Matthew. R.I.P Matthew you will be forever missed dearly from everyone on 3rd Platoon.
George Brownlee
January 20, 2011
Although I never met your son, he is described as a fine young gentleman. I would like to give my condolences to your family in this time of tragedy.
May the memory of Matthew give all of you the strength to move forward in life and remind everyone of the impact he had on his friends and family.
January 20, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. We will miss him so much. We loved having him over and he made our Christmas night so special. I loved that him and Paul still came over this pass Christmas even though Chris was was not able to come home. It meant the lot to us. He was such a great friend and will truly be missed.
The Chambers Family
Sandy Friberg
January 20, 2011
Dear Charlie and Marta,
I am so sorry to hear about your son Matthew. I pray for peace and healing for both of you, your son Michael and your family. Matt sounded like a wonderul person who has a special soul that God will continue to cherish and love until you are together again.
With love,
Sandy (Brown) Friberg
Warren Hutton
January 20, 2011
To the Williams Family I am so sorry for your loss of Matthew. I worked with him at the Pentagon. We will miss him around work. I am also a Police Office. I will miss him as a fellow officer and a friend. I will always remember him and how much he loved life. He was one of a kind. Matty see you in Haven. Ofc.Hutton #380
Ronnie McGregor
January 19, 2011
I would like to send my condolences to the Williams familiy.I am a fellow co-worker and Police Officer who worked at the same agency.We are all deeply sadened by this loss.My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
R. Mcgregor
Rebecca Lee
January 19, 2011
I want to offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. I got to meet Matty a few times while my husband, John and he were in training at FLETC. Words can not express the sadness we feel for your loss. I'm sorry I can't be there to pay my respects in person but my children and I will say a prayer for your family. Matty will be greatly missed but will be remembered through our memories and stories.
The Jones Family
January 19, 2011
Chuck, Marta and Michael, The Jones was stunned and saddened to hear of your loss.
We pray that God will provide each of you the strength to endure this difficult time.
Mike, Kathy and Michael
January 19, 2011
Matt and I went to FLETC together and roomed just a few doors down from one another. He was always a joy to be around and I will miss him greatly. My condolences to your family.
Jason Ritchie
Carol & Larry Jepson
January 19, 2011
Larry and I offer our sincere condolences to your family on this sad accident. We take comfort that you are surrounded by sisters, brothers, parents and cousins who love you.
January 19, 2011
Willaims you will be truly missed...May God bless your family RIP...
Officer Malik (PPD)
Jimi Timmer
January 19, 2011
Words can not express my sadness at losing a son at a young age. I fret with this possibality everyday...my youngest son is only 2 years older then Matthew and has been to a combat zone 3 times...having said that I know how it would effect me to loose him. I will pray for my fellow Officer everyday. You rasied him with truth in his HEART that he choose this profession thank you for sharing him with us even for a short time.
Officer (Mrs.) Jimi Timmer badge #394
Richard Dyroff
January 19, 2011
May you and your family find peace and comfort knowing that Matty was liked and loved by many. PPD
January 19, 2011
Even though Officer williams only been working with us for less than a year he had made his mark as a police officer. May God bless and comfort all those who mourn his passing, and may his soul rest in peace with his heavenly Father. (ofc. Cintron PPD)
Jan Puccelli
January 19, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no good words to express except to say that you are in my thoughts and prayers and may all your good memories sustain you in your time of grief.
Take care
Jan Puccelli
Tony Brown
January 19, 2011
May the Lord bless and comfort the family. You are in my prayers! Sincerely,
January 19, 2011
I did'nt know your son , but an a fellow Officer I just want to say God Bless you and your family. AL Ruffin
Teri Grant
January 19, 2011
At a time when there were days of new experience I remember Matty, as we so affectionately called him; would have this smile of gentleness that could only spark a heartfelt smile from others. His humble spirit I shall always remember.
My prayers are with you and your family in these days of sadness. God is good and will bless you with strength and courage.
UPTP 003
January 19, 2011
Our prayers and condolence go out to the family and friends of Matt. May God touch your heart and help you heal during your time of loss. Offficer George Ransome and Family. (Charles County, MD)
The Hummel Family
January 18, 2011
Life.....so fragile, Loss....so sudden, Hearts...so broken,...in the wake of such a loss, we are haunted by things we dont, and may never understand. So we look for comfort in the belief of love's everlasting connection. May that love lift you and hold you close, and give you peace.
Lili Dwight
January 18, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies in this sad time. I pray that the joy Matt brought to you in his life will comfort you now.
Darryl Riddick
January 18, 2011
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Frantz Desir
January 18, 2011
God is good, God is gerat and to God be the glory. Matt came to earth for a purpose, and for a purpose he left so sudden. During his short stay on this earth he accomplished a lot; he touched many lives and hearts, he brought joy to many and most of all, he was my friend. He left the world, but his good deeds with his fellow men will speak forever about him. May he rest in peace, and may God give strengh to those affected by his departure for to be with the Lord. Be STRONG, and be thankful for his life. God will take care of you.
Christopher Hooey
January 18, 2011
It is always sad to lose one of our own regardless of how he or she passes. The good book says, "Be ye therefore ready for no man knows when the son of man cometh again." I am sure you will sorely missed by the PFPA family. May god continue to bless your family as you travel the upward road to heaven.
Sergeant Christopher E. Hooey/Raven Rock Mountain Complex
January 18, 2011
My condolences to family and friends of Matthew, may God Be with you during your time of bereavement. (Woodbridge, Va.)
Eric McVicker
January 18, 2011
It was a pleasure to have known Matt. My deepest condolences goes out to his family.
January 18, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
PFPA - PI - Logistics
Wilda & Ace Evans
January 18, 2011
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Roxanne Schroeder
January 18, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ryznar's
January 17, 2011
Marta, Chuck, and Michael,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss and pray you find the strength you need.
Love,
Jerry, Lori, Shane, and Andrew
Mike Garrett
January 17, 2011
My condolences to the friends and family of Matthew. May your memories provide you comfort.
Nana Yaa Davis
January 17, 2011
Chuck, Marta, Mike and family:
My heart and prayers are with you, now and always. To say goodbye to a loved one is the sadest day in anyone's life. May the memories of Matt's vibrant life and the strength of our prayers carry you through this very difficult time. May his spirit forever comfort you.
Lisa Birrell
January 17, 2011
My deepest sympathies are with Matt's family and friends at this time. I am praying for you all to have the strength to get through this difficult time. Know that you have an angel watching over you and cherish all your memories of Matt.
January 17, 2011
Chuck, please accept my condolences. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sue Grefer - Verizon Business
Leon, Judi Francis
January 17, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jonathan Lee
January 17, 2011
Although, we kind of loss touch over the years, I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Matt’s passing. I remember Matt from our days playing rec ball in Crofton, and I would occasionally see Matt and Devon around campus while at Towson.
His unassuming nature is what I remember the most about him. Although he was often the most talented, brightest person in the room, he never came off as that, he was always humble and modest in his approach. Matt will truly be missed. To the Williams family, and Devon, you are all in my thoughts!
Kelly,Kathy,Kevin Castro-Glamp
January 16, 2011
Words cannot express the sadness that filled our hearts when we learned of Matt's passing.Our family is deeply sorry for your great loss. We will keep you all in our our daily prayers. We ask God to wrap his arms around each and every one of you and just hold you so close at this time.
Stanley & Jessica Barsch
January 16, 2011
May the lord be with Matt's family, girlfriend, friends and co-workers in this difficult time. Matt please be our angel and watch over each and everyone of us. RIP.
Scott McKinnon
January 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Matthew. We pray that God gives each and everyone the strength to get through this difficult time.
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