Matthew Thomas Delash

1991 - 2017

Matthew Thomas Delash, 25, from Woodsboro, Md., went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Matt was born April 17, 1991, in Weatherford, and considered himself a true Texan even though he lived in Maryland. Memorial service: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Glenview Baptist Church, Fort Worth. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Matt's name be made to drug treatment centers of choice (or Last Resort Rehab in Smithfield, Texas) to help others who are struggling. Matt's legacy through his battle was to never give up, and he would encourage anyone else to do the same. Many knew Matt only through the lens of the addictions he battled. For those fortunate enough to truly know him, immediately recognized him as one who would give the clothes he was wearing to help a friend in need (and did so more than once); one who ended nearly every conversation with those he cared for with "love you"; and one who considered his close friends brothers and sisters, which he often called them. He was fiercely loyal to his friends, his brother; and his extended family, and he could relate to anyone and make anyone feel at ease, and he was loved by many. He never gave up, and just recently decided to enter a treatment facility and begin a new life. He was about to start a full-time job as another step in his recovery and getting beyond the addiction. But the chains that bound him were stronger than anything he could do on his own. He fought this battle for years, and truly sought God's help during the struggle. He knew Jesus Christ as his Savior, and in the end it was He who finally decided Matt struggled enough and brought him home peacefully. Matt spent the last month ensuring those he loved knew it, he reconciled with everyone in his family even though he had no need to, and he was optimistic about a new start in life. God called him to a new life that is far better and eternal. Survivors: Parents, Tom and Darlene Delash; brother, Michael; grandparents, Don and Cleta Dollar; and many relatives Texas, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.