Matthew Libby

Matthew Libby obituary, Shelby, NC

Matthew Libby

Matthew Libby Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Sep. 13 to Sep. 17, 2023.
Matthew Jerome Libby, 44, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2023. A native of Lapeer, Michigan, he was a son of Patricia Tiffany Byers and the late Jerome B. Libby.

Matthew is survived by his mother, Patricia Tiffany Byers, step-father, Lynn Byers, and daughters, Carla and Adrianne Libby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clifford's Army Rescue, PO Box 370, Earl, NC 28038.

To honor the life of Matthew Libby a funeral service will be held Friday, September 15, 2023 in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends an hour prior to the service, Pastor Drew Mangione will offer words of encouragement to those in attendance. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Cemetery.

Condolence messages may be made online at cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Libby family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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January 1, 2024

nikki harrin posted to the memorial.

September 20, 2023

Daryl Jacques posted to the memorial.

September 15, 2023

Jason Fick posted to the memorial.

nikki harrin

January 1, 2024

Fly high friend. Gone to soon but never forgotten.

Daryl Jacques

September 20, 2023

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Grief will subside but Matt will live in your heart always. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always.

Jason Fick

September 15, 2023

Loved him like a brother. A good man and father. He will be missed and in my prayers always.

Tony Hook

September 14, 2023

Matt was my brother and I will be so lost knowing that he is now gone. I love him and will always love him for the rest of my life.

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With love, Sabrina and Family

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Renee Bumbaugh

September 13, 2023

Pat and Len,

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your entire family now and going forward. We are grateful your granddaughters have you to comfort them. In the days to come they will be a comfort to you as well. Know there are many in this community who are lifting you in their prayers.

Sincerely, Renée & Jerry Bumbaugh

Alicia Berry

September 13, 2023

You are so missed. I love you Uncle Matt ❤

Molly Plummer

September 13, 2023

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September 13, 2023

Molly Plummer

September 13, 2023

I am so shocked to hear of your passing. So many memories of our shenanigans. Wishing I would have taken more pictures over the years but they are still burnt into my memory. RIP Matt. Keep watch over your girls and all of the people who loved you. You will be truly missed by all that really knew you ❤

Randy Libby

September 12, 2023

Rest in peace little brother ❤

Alyson Perrin

September 12, 2023

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

Don and Nancy Hardin

September 12, 2023

We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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