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Matthew Billings Obituary

Matthew Ross Billings, a student at Mandeville High School, died from injuries received in an automobile accident on Saturday, October 19, 2002. He was 17. Beloved son of Bruce Dale Billings and Cathy Bodnar Billings. Brother of Steven Grant Billings. Paternal grandson of Janice Stillwell Billings and the late Harold Lloyd Billings. Maternal grandson of Frank Bodnar and the late Iris Bush Bodnar. Matt touched everyone he met and will be missed by all who had the chance to see his radiant smile and sparkling eyes. He loved his family and friends and he loved the Lord and all His creations. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services from the Chapel of Schoen Funeral Home, 1414 S. Tyler St., Covington, LA on Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at 11:00 O'Clock AM. Interment will be private. Visitation on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 after 6:00 o'clock PM until 10:00 o'clock PM and Wenesday, October 23, 2002 after 9:00 o'clock AM until service time. Information call 892-2424.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2002.

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Tony, Gail, Paul, Leah, and Shea McCoy

October 23, 2002

Our hearts and our prayers go out to you and your family. I am so glad to hear that you touched so many peoples lives. We will keep you in our paryers. God Bless

BONNIE TEMPLET

October 22, 2002

Bonnie Templet-Joshua Demster's aunt.

FHS Student

October 22, 2002

I am truly sorry for your loss Mr. and Mrs. Billings. Matt will be missed by all who had a chance to know him. My prayers go out to you.

Monica Rester

October 22, 2002

Matt will be missed immensely by all and will always be in our hearts and prayers. His beautiful smile will always be remembered and his compassion for others will never be forgotten. He is a true angel from above! I Love You Matt with my heart and soul. Your first cousin.

October 21, 2002

To Matt's family, you are all in my prayers. Matt was an awesome guy and will be missed by many.

Rochelle Cabirac

October 21, 2002

I just wanted to say that matt meant alot to me. He was a wonderful person and he deserves to be here today. Things happen that can't be controlled, but i know he will always be in my heart forever.

Mindy Taylor

October 21, 2002

Matt was a really great guy and will be missed by everyone from FHS. He always found a way to make someone smile, and was always very caring towards everyone. I have been praying for him and his family, and I hope everyone gets though this ok.

October 21, 2002

Truly a sad incident. My condolences go out to his family.

Karen Passman

October 21, 2002

Matt was just so full of life. He was always smiling and laughing. He will always be rememebered and will be truly missed by all.

sarah wagar

October 21, 2002

Matt was an awesome guy with a great personality... He was so funny and loved by everyone he met... HE WILL BE MISSED...



WITH LOVE FROM ALL--

Carrie Buhler & Ashley Waddell

October 21, 2002

Matt had an intriging personality. Anyone he met loved him immediately, and he always made the best first impressions. He would always look out for his friends and will be remembered and miss by everyone who had the honor of knowing him.



we love you Matt!!

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