Matthew Alexander Simpson

1996 - 2024

Matthew Alexander Simpson

1996 - 2024

BORN

1996

DIED

2024

Matthew Simpson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2024.
Matthew Alexander Simpson - Matt Simpson, aged 27, of Johns Island, SC, died October 1 in Raleigh, NC. He was born December 23, 1996, the son of Terry and Allison Simpson. He grew up in Summerville, SC where he was a member of Summerville Presbyterian Church's youth group, boys basketball team, and a four-year member of Summerville High's Golf Team. Matt was an excellent student throughout his academic career. A lifelong Clemson Tiger fan, Matt graduated with a degree in Biological Sciences from Clemson University in 2019. After graduation, he was employed as a laboratory scientist in Charleston. Matt was never happier than when he was playing a round of golf, out on the water fishing the creeks and ponds of Seabrook Island or snuggled up with one of the family dogs. He was a Lowcountry boy through and through and was most at home in the beauty of the coast. Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Anna and Haskell Simpson. Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Allison and Terry Simpson, his sisters, Abby and Grace Simpson, his future brother-in-law, Evan Watson, his maternal grandparents, Pat and Don Sherlock, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and the three family dogs, Cooper, Eddie and Greta. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, October 12 at Summerville Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wake Up Carolina (wakeupcarolina.org) in Matt's memory are greatly appreciated.

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Rosemary Conway

October 14, 2024

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Don and Beckie Singer

October 11, 2024

We extend our most sincere sympathies for the loss of Matt.
Today and always, may your loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength.

Sutherland

October 10, 2024

Matt was incredibly kind. He reached out to me in my hardest times. Forever thankful to have known him.

Dunn Franco

October 10, 2024

Matthew was one of my "nephews." I loved his energy. He always included me, though I never taught him. Thanks for the gift of acceptance.

Trudy O'Connor

October 7, 2024

My wonderful memory of Matt was how excited he was of seeing Santa visit at his home.

Elizabeth Edwards

October 7, 2024

I´m lucky to have spent all my Rollings and SHS years as Matt´s classmate. He was always someone I could rely on to be friendly and helpful even though we weren´t close friends. I´m very sorry to hear of his passing, he definitely left a positive impact on many people.

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