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Jonathan Matthews Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Jonathan "Scrappy" Matthews, 26, died February 16, 2013 at East Alabama Medical Center surrounded by family. He graduated from Lafayette High School where he played football. Surviving are his aunt, Deniese Matthews who cared for him when he lost his mother, Angela Finn in 1997; father, John; step father, Terry Sutton; sister, Brandes Finn; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Pisyah Baptist Church in Lafayette, Alabama.
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Derrick Finn
February 14, 2022
RIP! Still missing u Cuz!
March 4, 2013
My baby brother will surely be missed, but his suffering is over, & for that I say, "Thank you God".
DL
February 27, 2013
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your family at this most difficult time. Please be assured that God will help you cope with the heavy weight of your loss. “Blessed be Almighty God who daily carries the load for us.” Psalms 68:19
Terry Sutton
February 25, 2013
I'm sorry that my daughter has lost her brother and I'm glad I had the opportunity to see him before his passing. My prayers go out to him and his family. He'll be missed.
kiaundria harrison
February 22, 2013
from kiaundria. rest in easy and know that we wwill always be thinking about you and you will always be missed.
Derrick & Carol Finn
February 21, 2013
Love you, my young cousin. May GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL! I know you're ok, now that you're with my loving aunt, and your mom!
marquette Ogburn
February 20, 2013
God the maker of all mankind set out a plan for each of us he is always in control trust him remember "Joy Cometh on the Morning" praying with you God Bless
thomas thompson
February 20, 2013
sorry for your loss my prayers go out the family
February 20, 2013
May God grant you the strength and grace to get through this difficult time. Always remember GOD will not put no more on you than you are able to bear.
You are in our prayers.
The Morgan Family
Terry Sutton
February 20, 2013
Two the family i just want 2 thank u 4 the times i was able 2 spend time with Johnnie,that's what i called him the family reunion n Atlanta,the getthering we had n the ville when my brother moved 2 St.Louis an two years ago @ the Auburn football game.Thank You Dr.Kevin Ryan for all your time an work to help Jonathan for nine years.
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