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Matthew Polly Obituary

POLLY, MATTHEW LEE - age 35 of Knoxville, passed away Saturday November 4, 2006 at his home. Preceded in death by: father, Lee Polly; grandparents, Helen and Guy Giles and grandmother: Mildred Polly Foote. Survivors: wife, Teresa Polly; mother and step-father, Glenda P. Thompson and Ray Thompson; mother and father-in-law, Elenore and Norman Hyde; step-brother and step-sister-in-law, Chris and Angel Thompson; step-sisters and step-brothers-in-law, Linda and Eddie Coleman and Karen and Michael Gardner. Memorial service to be announced later by Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2006.

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Alitia Rathbone

November 12, 2006

Mama G and Ray,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Hope to see you in North Carolina soon.
Love,
Alitia, Kevin, Eva, and Triston Rathbone

DORENE FORAMES

November 12, 2006

GLENDA, RAY AND FAMILY,
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE LOVE YOU AND WILL BE THERE FOR WHAT EVER YOU MIGHT NEED.

Carolyn (Adam's mother) Oaks

November 11, 2006

My memories of Matt are that he was always smiling. Thank you, Matt, for being Adam's first friend when he enrolled at Central High School. Thanks for being his friend for over 20 years.

Karol and Gerald Turner

November 10, 2006

Teresa
Our love and prayers are with you at this time. There simply are no words to express the sadness that we feel. Please let us know if we can do "anything" to help....anytime at all.

Angel, Chris, Eva and Triston Thompson

November 10, 2006

Teresa,Glenda and Ray, No words could express the sadness that is felt by everyone. Our prayers are with all of the family. Matthew was a wonderful,loving person and will never be forgotten. We love you.

Willy

November 8, 2006

Teresa, I can not express in words the loss of your husband and my friend, Matt. If there is anything I can do or if I can assist financially with the services, please email me. My thoughts and soul are with you and both of your families.

Adam, Jennifer, and Amber Lovett

November 7, 2006

We love you Matt and we will miss you dearly.

Teresa, Glenda, Ray, and the rest of Matt's family and friends - our hearts go out to you for your untimely loss.

And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes, I'll see you on the dark side of the moon...

Shine On Matt!!

Robin Jones

November 7, 2006

It just seems like yesterday that Matthew was just a little boy.... Glenda I am so very sorry for your loss as well as to Teresa and all of your family. All of us share in your loss and pray that the days ahead will be brighter may he be flying with his dad and the angels...
Robin Jones

Michael and Donna Cox

November 7, 2006

Dear Glenda, Ray and Teresa
We are so sorry for your loss. And wish we could be there in your time of need. Please know know you have not left our thoughts and prayers. We love you dearly.

Rick,Susan, Ben & Andy

November 7, 2006

We will also love and miss Matt. Glenda and Teresa we will always be there for you for anything you need, Our prayers are with all. We love you, Rick, Susan,Ben and Andy

November 7, 2006

Teresa, I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Kathy Lindsay & Josh Bailey

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