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Matthew Parsons Obituary
Matthew P. Parsons
April 18, 1971 - Sept. 3, 2022
DECATUR - Matthew P. Parsons, 51, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, in his home with his family by his side.
Matt was born April 18, 1971, in Decatur, IL, the son of Porter and Janice (White) Parsons. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army during the Gulf War. Matt was a journeyman lineman with IBEW Local #51. He was an avid fan of the Cubs, Blackhawks, and NASCAR and known for his witty sense of humor. Matt married Tammie Haugerud on August 5, 2007.
Matt is survived by his wife Tammie; their beloved chihuahuas: Roxie and Crusher; mother, Janice; stepchildren: Colton Beams and Miranda (Alex) Cozzone; step-grandson, Slade Cozzone; brother, Chris Parsons; sister, Lori (Steve) May; nephew, John May; nieces: Kaylee (Brandon) Coughlin and Mariah May; great-nephew, Cooper Coughlin; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Matt is preceded in death by his father Porter.
Services to celebrate Matt's life will be 6:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2022, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Blue Mound. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to the Decatur Macon County Animal Shelter.
Arrangements by Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, 566 N. Railroad Ave. Blue Mound, view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Melissa Moody
October 2, 2023
Matt was always so sweet and kind. Always had a smile on his face. Gone far too soon. Sympathies to his family, still.
Bob an Ann Wubben
September 10, 2022
Our sympathy
Ginnie Moody & family
September 6, 2022
Dear Jan & family,
We are all so sorry for your lose, we were shocked and saddened with the news of Matt's passing away. Our sincere sympathy in your lose of your beautiful son and to all his family. We have been out-of-touch for so many years and that saddens me too. We all have fond memories of Matt when he was young; our girls all had nothing but kind, good memories of the young man Matt was when they used to play together. Our heart felt sympathy in you loss....with love, Ginnie Moody
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Sep
9
Visitation
5:00 p.m.
Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home - Blue Mound566 North Railroad Avenue, Blue Mound, IL 62513
Sep
9
Service
6:00 p.m.
Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home - Blue Mound566 North Railroad Avenue, Blue Mound, IL 62513
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