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Matthew Theodore Tourtellott, 57 of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home. Mr. Tourtellott was born on January 9, 1968, to the late Theodore and Maureen Tourtellott in New Port, Oregon. He enjoyed photography, collecting guns and ammo, motorcycles, and shooting sporting clays. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and watching the Georgia Bulldogs Football. Matthew is preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Thomas Tourtellott.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Melissa Tourtellott of Valdosta, GA; sons, Matthew Dalton Tourtellott of Lake Park, GA and Mason Zackery Allen Tourtellott of Valdosta, GA; sister, Tammie Li Tourtellott of North Carolina; grandchildren, Leah Salome Tourtellott and IIa Eleanor Tourtellott of Lake Park, GA; aunt and uncles, Glen Toutellott (Diane), Lynn Reichenbach, and Craig Tourtellott (Gail) of Pennsylvania.
A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Lake Park Church of God located on 900 W. Marion Ave. Lake Park, GA 31636. Kind word of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Tourtellott family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.
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3831 N Valdosta Rd, Valdosta, GA 31602

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