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Matthew Barnes Obituary

October 22, 1989 - January 22, 2012 OKLAHOMA CITY Matthew Ryan Barnes was born on October 22, 1989. He passed away unexpectedly in his sleep in the early hours on Sunday, January 22, 2012, and awoke in the arms of his loving Savior. Matthew attended Putnam City Schools his entire life and graduated from PCW last spring. He was recently living at the Center of Family Love in Okarche. He is survived by his mother, Susan; grandmother, Betty Gilmore; aunt, Cheryl Dalby; uncle, John Dalby; cousins, Heath Dalby, Natalie Nault and husband Andrew; and his devoted companion "Bernice." He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Duane Gilmore. Matthew was easy to love, his smile was contagious and he made friends everywhere he went. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 25, 2012, at the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel, Moore, OK. Services will be Thursday, January 26, 2012, at 10 A.M. at Putnam City Baptist Church, with interment at Fairview Cemetery in Apache, OK, at 2:00 P.M., under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home.

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Published by Oklahoman on Jan. 25, 2012.

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Susan Barnes

February 16, 2012

Mattie, I miss you every single day and I live for the day when I can kiss your sweet little face again. You were the best son any mother could have and I only hope you knew how much I loved you. Love Always, Momma

Sandie McClure-Sinkbeil

January 26, 2012

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you and your mother.

Rachel Richardson

January 26, 2012

Miss you Matthew. Will always rememmber your antics in class - stealing my chair, pushing your work away, and laughing with the other kids when you were suppose to be working. You have touched many lives - thank you for being a part of mine.

Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sherri Muck

January 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Stephanie Dunkelgod

January 25, 2012

Susan,
I am sad to learn of Matthew's unexpected homegoing. It is reassuring to know that he is with the Savior. I pray God's peace and comfort cover you and your family.

January 25, 2012

Susan and Betty may God bless and comfort you. I am sorry I could not be there with you, know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Delores

Vickie Treece

January 25, 2012

Susan, I am so sorry about the loss of Matthew. My prayers are with you. I hope you are feeling God's loving arms around you.

Rita Morrison

January 25, 2012

Susan,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Susy Hilterbran

January 25, 2012

Susan, I am so sorry to hear that Matthew has gone to be with Jesus. He is in good hands. My prayers and love is with you & your family always.

Barbara Gilmore

January 25, 2012

So sorry to hear of your lost. You and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there for you. Love all. Barbara,Bobbie, Nancy and Ernie

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