Matthew Lemaster
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MANSFIELD: Matthew Darren Lemaster, Sr., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 6, 2014. He was 45.
Matthew was born June 29, 1969 in Mansfield to parents Jimmie Donald Lemaster and Sharon Marie (Simmons) Cole. He was graduated from Mansfield Sr High with the class of 1987 and on September 11, 1989 he married Melissa McDavitt.
He was employed as a truck driver for Moores Lumber where he worked for over 25 years and received several awards.
In free time, he thoroughly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golfing. He would always cheer for the Browns and the Buckeyes and could always make his friends and family laugh.
He was a life-long attendee of Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church in Mansfield.
Matthew is survived by his mother Sharon Cole of Mansfield; his son Matthew Darren Lemaster, Jr. (fiancée Danielle Gayheart) of Sandusky; his wife Melissa Lemaster of Mansfield; two sisters Jodie Lemaster and Brenda Ferguson both of Mansfield; very close friends Jeremiah Pence of Mansfield, Garl Adkins of Mansfield, and Jeff Sergeant of Bellville; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother Michael Lemaster; his father Jimmie Lemaster; his step-father Clayton Cole; a close friend Marvin Thompson (who was like a father to Matt); a cousin Shelly Hemperly; maternal grandparents Dennis &Harriet Simmons; and paternal grandparents Jay & Irene Lemaster.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in the Finefrock Chapel of Snyder Funeral Home, 350 Marion Ave in Mansfield. A funeral service honoring his life will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church, 1169 Mill Rd in Mansfield, with Pastor Herman Copley and Pastor Earl Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory to benefit his funeral expenses may be made at the funeral home.
Snyder Funeral Homes is honored to serve Matthew's family and encourage you to leave them a message of condolence at SnyderFuneralHomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
vern sharon richmond
November 16, 2014
our thought and prayers are with you
eddie ash
November 11, 2014
Rip
Penny Kiser
November 11, 2014
So sorry to hear this prayers for his family...Rip Matt
Rani Workman
November 11, 2014
So sorry for this loss....prayers for the entire family and friends of Matt. May he rest in peace.
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November 11, 2014
Matthew you were still my son-in-law. I remember the good times
Darlene Smith
November 11, 2014
Matthew you will be missed by many. I pray god to give the family strength as days go by.
Dannielle Mosey
November 11, 2014
I am so sorry for you loss, may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brenda Ferguson
November 11, 2014
Matthew I dont know who I am going to have those long midnight talks with about all those forbidden subjects....politics and religion. You were my best friend. I am broken.
Dee Hawkins
November 11, 2014
I will always remember that wonderful laugh, and will miss comparing songs on facebook. My heart goes out to all of you. Praying God gives all of you the strength you need at this time. Love ya
B P
November 10, 2014
You will be missed always.
BP
November 10, 2014
You will be missed
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