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Matthew Blevins Obituary

BLEVINS Matthew Ryan Blevins, 36, of Columbus, OH, passed away April 13, 2011. He was born on October 15, 1974 in Columbus, OH to Raleigh J. and Lois C. (May) Blevins. Surviving family includes father, Raleigh J. Blevins Jr., mother, Lois C. Blevins-Silver, brother, Chris (Suzy) Blevins, half-sister, Rebecca Blevins, special friend, Erin Marie and furry companion, Gayla. Matthew was a 15 year veteran with the Columbus Fire Department assigned to Fire Alarm Office 2-Unit and a Paramedic firefighter. He was an avid body builder, animal lover and activist. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, April 21, 2011 and Friday, April 22, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, SW CHAPEL, 3393 Broadway, Grove City. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Victorious Living Christian Center, 2735 Columbus Street, Grove City, OH, where additional visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Please donate to an animal charity of your choice in memory of Matthew. Messages of condolence may be shared with family at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 15 to Apr. 20, 2011.

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Nina

April 15, 2012

Dear Sis, I know your heart is crying today, It has been one year since Matthew was taken from you and his family and many friends. I pray for healing and peace for you I know Matthew is watching over you.

Trisha Fravel

April 14, 2012

You are missed dear cousin!!

lois blevins -silver

April 9, 2012

It has been almost a year now MATTHEW since you left us. The days roll into one another, there is always something to remind me of you!!!That beautiful smile your kindness and love of your fellow man ! always ready to extend helpto others in need .I miss YOU so much and so does my family you were loved by ALL who met you love you and miss you my son!!!!!

April 28, 2011

So sorry Suzy to hear about you loss. Take pleasure in knowing God is with him now.

shawnna seesholtz

April 26, 2011

To The blevins family & erin. I didnt know you well but your son was a wonderful caring man! I knew him through my bf. Matt & I have you all in our prayers. matt&shawnna seesholtz

Sean Mahoney

April 26, 2011

Blevins family,
I worked @ RMH in ED when I met Matt. He was always an example to his peers and our staff. We had many quick but quality conversations over the years. I enjoyed getting to know him and I offer my deepest condolences. The world is a lesser place.
Sean Mahoney

Steven & Kelly Clark (Atlas)

April 25, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

lois blevins

April 24, 2011

REST in peace now my child nothing can fill this hole in my heart!!!! or the pain in my heart . you will never know how many lives you touched your gentle spirit and love for your fellow man and the love of animals and such a giving heart and hand to others in need 'love MOM

April 24, 2011

I know you were something special, because Suzy loved you. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Linda & Sam Carter

April 21, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

April 20, 2011

Matt you were such an extraordinary man and I'm so greatful that Erin became a part of you! We are going to miss you down here but we know that you are in a much better place! Much love!

Tiffanie Wingate, Erin's RB for Life!

April 20, 2011

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I knew Matt from our Sunday afternoon book club meeting, which he and Erin attended. He was quiet but thoughtful and I will miss him.

Daniel Hauser, Columbus, Ohio

Eric Clark

April 20, 2011

Matt truly touched and will continue to touch my life. He was a great listener and always extended his hand to those in need. His smile and sense of humor were infectious. I am a better person for knowing him. Very missed and yet still with us in many ways.

sherry cydrus

April 20, 2011

so sorry for your loss our family is getting smaller and at younger ages any more we all need to remember where we came from not our parents but god we are all gods children no matter what

Nicole Rehl (Leslein)

April 19, 2011

I am so sorry to hear this news. May you rest in peace Matt and GOD be with your family in this time of need, my prayers go out to your family. I went to school with Matt and I will remember him with a smile and being so kind.

Vanessa Ware

April 19, 2011

Blevins Family~

We are so sadden by the lost of your beloved son and brother Matt. I knew Matt through the weightlifting community, and he was always enjoyable to be around. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

~Dean Fasone and Vanessa Ware

Leanne Jordan

April 19, 2011

I remember going to school with Matt. He was always such a sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

dana fisher

April 19, 2011

Lois,I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for You. God will give you strength. Love You. Dana

Henry (Buddy) Shomber

April 19, 2011

My deepest condolences to Lois on the passing of Matthew. I thoughts and prayers are with you

Kevin Robinson

April 19, 2011

The time we have with one another in this natural life is limited yet precious. In hope we believe that there is more. In bereavement we join to honor our departed brother and his family; in hope may we look beyond.

Kevin K. Robinson and Family

B. Wallace

April 19, 2011

Oh Matt, so many things I want to tell you. This is a devastating loss for all of us that were lucky enough to have known you. You touched my life in a very special way. I was always amazed at how we were able to reconnect after meeting so many years ago. You were an amazing, kind and generous soul and I am forever grateful for the time we had together on this Earth. You will always hold a very special place in my heart. Love always.

Signal "O"

Matt Woessner

April 19, 2011

You will be truly missed brother. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Terry Stohr

April 18, 2011

Matt will be missed and my payers go out to Erin and the whole family My God bless you in this time of grief.

Jan McKenzie Slane

April 18, 2011

My deepest condolences to Lois and Family on the passing of Matthew who gave so much and touched so many.

c cathy (Moore) Holton

April 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.

April 18, 2011

My deepest condolences to Lois and the family. Matt you were taken away to soon, rest in peace my friend.
Ret. Lt.Art Wiley CFD

We always said no matter what WE could get through ANYTHING!

Erin Melfe

April 18, 2011

Matt, you were my rock, my person and the love of my life! I rejoice in the memories we built together and I live with the fact that you will forever be my guardian angel just as you were here with me! I love you so much!

Fire Chief Ned Pettus Jr.

April 18, 2011

The Columbus Division of Fire offers our condolences to the family and friends of our brother firefighter.

Jodie & Ted Kinney

April 17, 2011

You touched our daughter's heart and you will be greatly missed. We're glad we got to meet you, Matt. I'm sorry we didn't get to know you better.

FF JARVIS E7 3 Unit

April 17, 2011

So many things I wish I could say Matt.
So many things I wished I had said.
I'll miss you Brother. Signal O...

Patti (Blevins) Rowlette

April 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Jenn, Lois, Chris and the entire Blevins family at the loss of Matthew. May God comfort you at this difficult time.

Bryan Oiler

April 17, 2011

You will be missed by all of us at columbus fire. R I P brother. Bryan Oiler E-10 1UNIT.

Kelli Worley

April 17, 2011

My heart goes out to you all. In my years as an ER nurse I had a chance to work with Matt as he brought us patients. He had a great sense of humor and would always bring a smile to us all.
All my sympathies,
Kelli Worley,RN

April 17, 2011

Lois, I am so sorry for the loss of your son, Matthew. Our children are so special to us, and a mother should never have to bury their children. My prayers are with you. Love you! Kris Ingram

Greg Ross

April 16, 2011

Lois, I truly am sorry for your loss. You and Matthew will be in my prayers.

lois blevins

April 16, 2011

I love ypu son you touched the lives of many . your kindness and laughter your love and tender heart for anomals and those in need always there to help others.you will always be my baby no matter how old you were love and miss you MOM

Cheri Ison

April 16, 2011

Am so sorry to hear of your passing, Matt. You were dearly loved by many.

John and Kathy Abbott

April 16, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Erin and the family.

kathy and john abbott

April 16, 2011

Although we only knew Matt for a few short years, he quickly became a part of our family of friends. We will always remember he and Gayla on their daily walks rain or shine. A true friend and quiet spoken but deeply felt friend. Much love and sympathy for the family and Erin

Brian Ferguson

April 16, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Jerry Spain

April 16, 2011

He always made us smile. He hung around a group of us for years. We used to call him Muscle Matt, because there was another Matt in the group. He had a great heart, and always fun to be around.

Ann Roach

April 16, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sandy Haulter

April 16, 2011

Matt was a good friend of my son Scotts in high school. Then years later i took ACLS and he was one of the instructors. He was always so kind and polite. I'm sure he has blessed many more lives than we will ever know. Rest now my child.

rita urbano

April 16, 2011

Matt and i always seemed to laugh when chatting about mutual friends. I will always hold those memories in my Heart, God Cares,
Rita , Col. Oh.

President Jim Gilbert FOP lodge 9

April 15, 2011

On behalf of the men and woman of the FOP Capital City Lodge #9 rest in peace and our thoughts/prayers are with our IAFF brother and sisters... Jim Gilbert, FOP President Lodge #9

Holly Harper

April 15, 2011

Matt was an amazing friend in high school to so many. He was caring, kind and genuine and had an infectious smile. He grew into an even more determined, fearless, dedicated and hardworking man that never stopped passing that smile onto others. I am blessed to have known Matt and am so sorry about his passing.

Crystal Knisely

April 15, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Maureen Hartigan Stemen

April 15, 2011

God Bless you Matt! Prayers to your family and life long friends!

marc hatton

April 15, 2011

I enjoyed Matt's sense of humor whenever I talked to him at fire station 24 and at the fire alarm office. You have my deepest sympathy.

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