Brian Thomas "Pugsley" Matier
Brian Thomas "Pugsley" Matier
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He was born on October 20, 1953, to the late Beverly Jane Thomas and John Henry Matier in Watertown, NY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Lewis Matier, who died in 2019; two brothers, William Robert Matier and David Matier; and one nephew, David Matier, Jr.
Brian graduated from Leesburg High School in Leesburg, FL. While he was in attendance here, he ran a van club and was proud to coordinate many charity runs to benefit those less fortunate. Brian enjoyed riding motorcycles around the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina that he called home for the past 33 years. He was also a talented drummer and played in many bands over the years, most notably for 'Southern Rose, in which he played alongside his late wife, Charlotte, who was the singer. Brian will be remembered for his big, charismatic personality and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by two daughters, Tonya Matier (Gary) of Des Moines, IA, and Melissa Teston (Frank) of Talbott, TN; two sons, Chris Matier (Lindsay) of Summerfield, FL and Mark Rhodes (Lydia) of Fruitland Park, FL; nine grandsons, Shayne Matier, Robert Caulfield, Logan Welsh, Christopher James Matier, Noah Matier, Cameron Matier, Lucas Matier, Blake Teston, and Andrew Rhodes; four granddaughters, Samantha Livengood, Bethany Teston, Summer Teston, and Sara Rae Rhodes; ten great-grandchildren; four nieces, Lydia, Laura, Kathy, and Karen; one brother, Kevin Matier; a sister, Jackie Turner (Charles); two nephews, Michael and Keifer Matier; lifetime friend and mother of his children, Gloria Ann (Matier) Mullinax; and his beloved chihuahua, Penny.
A Memorial service will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Smoky Mountain Cremations & Funeral Service to assist with the cost of cremation services.
Should've stayed, were there signs, I ignored?
Can I help you, not to hurt, anymore?
We saw brilliance, when the world, was asleep
There are things that we can have, but can't keep
If they say
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In the sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do
The reminders pull the floor from your feet
In the kitchen, one more chair than you need oh
And you're angry, and you should be, it's not fair
Just 'cause you can't see it, doesn't mean it, isn't there
If they say
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In the sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do
Who cares if one more light goes out?
In the sky of a million stars
It flickers, flickers
Who cares when someone's time runs out?
If a moment is all we are
We're quicker, quicker
Who cares if one more light goes out?
Well I do
Well I do
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