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Matthew McCraney Obituary
McCRANEY, 25
LAKELAND - Matthew Ross "Matt" McCraney, 25, died January 29, 2012.
He was born June 16, 1986 in Lakeland and lived here his entire life.
Matt is survived by his wife Nicole McCraney, soon-to-be born son Cale McCraney, parents Terry and Tina McCraney, brother Brett McCraney, sister Kristie Morris, her husband David Morris and their daughter Katelynn Morris, all of Lakeland. Also surviving are paternal grandmother Ann McCraney of Lakeland, maternal grandmother Jeanette Swisher of Mill Hall, PA, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 5 to 7 PM with funeral services to follow at 7 PM in the chapel of Lakeland Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew McCraney
Antronette Arnold
February 20, 2012
Rest In Peace Matt, You will be deeply missed, My condolences to the MCcraney Family, I attended Traviss with matt he was a Good Hearted Guy, He made everyone around him feel special, I will miss him
Dawn Lindsey-Saxton
February 18, 2012
Dear Tina and family: I was just made aware of your terrible loss. I can't imagine the hole in your hearts you all must feel right now. I send my hugs and prayers to all of you.
February 9, 2012
Tina and Terry, I just found out about your tragic loss tonight. I am so sorry and feel so bad for the pain and sorrow you are enduring. Jan Brungard Weaver
Brett McCraney
February 5, 2012
Rest In Peace Matt, my best friend; my brother
as with anyone who truly knew you, we've had our incitive arguments that i always ended up realizing how we both have the same mindset. i cannot begin to describe the ways i have learned SOOO much from you wheather it be from your past experiences (or mishaps) or just by hanging out talking. i cannot fathom the ways you have influened this family and the ones around you through your VAST intelect.
though your life was cut short your legacy will continue to live through your gorgeous son Cale.
please keep Ernie and everyone else straight up there. this is not goodbye bro, this is see you later.
your best friend always/your broher.
Love You
Lynn Paramore
February 4, 2012
Terry, Tina and family, Very sorry for the loss of your son~With Deepest Sympathy~hold on to the memories...Lynn
Kristie Morris
February 4, 2012
Matthew, Another sleepless night, wondering through the house, I found a letter on Katelynn's desk that said "Uncle Matt, you will forever live in our hearts and live on through your beautiful son, Cale Matthew." Our hearts are broken and I keep looking at my phone for messages you left saying "Call me Sis or Thanks Sissy". You would often call me for advise and I hope I never let you down. I cherish the heart to heart talks we had that always ended with "No matther what you know I love you!" Many times you took chances and beat the odds only to find as a family we were always there for each other. Our family is proof that blood is not always thicker than water but love is! Mom always took care of gifts during holidays and put your name on them. But now I realize YOU gave me a constant gift of being my brother. My gift in return will be to keep your legacy alive through Cale. The stories and pictures are endless, although the best tales may come from Dad and David which is a little scary. I will be a rock for Mom, Dad and Brett because I believe that is what you would want. I pray the sound of your laughter will echo in my mind forever. Till we meet again, and what a party that will be! I love you, your Sis, Kristie Rene.
T. L.
February 4, 2012
Music, when soft voices die
Music, when soft voices die,
Vibrates in the memory—
Odours, when sweet violets sicken,
Live within the sense they quicken.
Rose leaves, when the rose is dead,
Are heaped for the beloved's bed;
And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone,
Love itself shall slumber on.
By Percy Bysshe Shelley
The Poetry Foundation
Cathie Robbins-Finn
February 3, 2012
Nicole,Cale & Family,
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your husband,father,brother and son. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers now and will continue to pray for all of you.
Keith, I am so sorry for your daughter's loss, I can only pray for all of you. They say God only takes the best, I am still trying to understand that myself. May God Bless all of you!!
Rhonda Davis
February 3, 2012
Tina... I am so sorry to hear of your loss and my heart aches for you and your family. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and may God continue to bless you, your family and your new grandson Cale....
Kelly Amore
February 3, 2012
My prayers go out to your family. You have been blessed with his son kale. My Matt rest in peace.
Carlos Gomez
February 2, 2012
Hi terry, i just found out about Matt, im so sorry for your loss, he was a great kid and a great friend im goin to miss him and his jokes. I wish i was there at the visitation to show my respect. Terry and Brett i always be there for you if you need anything. HE IS IN GOD HANDS NOW!
Lisa Wright Fluke
February 2, 2012
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Shelley Eberhart
February 2, 2012
May your pain over this great loss lessen over time, and may fond memories eventually help push aside the grief. Many prayers are going out to you.
Karen Creel
February 2, 2012
Tina & family,
I'm so sorry. My heart aches for you. You all are in my prayers.
Phyllis Wright
February 2, 2012
Dear Terry, Tina, Ann and family: I am so very sorry to hear about Matt's passing and my heart aches for you. I pray that God will give you strength to get through this terrible time. Love and hugs,
Keep the memories alive
Sabrian Ansel
February 1, 2012
Terry and Tina my thoughts and prayers are with you. I just went thru all this with my sister Brigitte, she passed Last Friday Jan 20th. I am so sorry for your loss, there is no easy way to get thru it. Keep his memory alive by sharing stories, put a scrap book of memories, photos together to share with his son to be. I love you both.
Tod and Sabrina Ansel
Teresa Case
February 1, 2012
Didn't know Matt long I knew him through work He was very nice Rest In Peace Matt
Robin
February 1, 2012
Most of my memories of Matt are when he was small. I moved away when he was 10 and I'm sorry I missed him growing up. Tina always kept me updated and I know how much he is going to be missed. The McCraney's are all about family. Nothing is more important.
I wish I was there to be with you during this difficult time - but work just won't allow it. Please know your in my thoughts and heart constantly. I can't believe he is gone. Nobody should lose a child.
Love you all
February 1, 2012
Dear Terry,Tina & Family
I'm so sorry for your tragic loss
Sending my love and prayers
Sandy Jansen
Vero Beach, Fl
L JONES-BATES
February 1, 2012
LITTLE CALE: IM SO SORRY YOU WILL NEVER KNOW YOUR DADDY,BUT IT LOOKS AS IF YOU WILL HAVE A LOT OF GREAT STORIES/MEMORIES
TO HEAR ABOUT HIM...BE STRONG
February 1, 2012
Tina, Terry and Family, We were so sorry to hear about Matt. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Vicki (Williams) and Larry Rodgers, Largo, Fl
Gail Shiver
February 1, 2012
Dear Terry, Tina, Brett, & Ann,
I am truly devastated at this untimely news. I have said so many prayers for you and for Matthew's soul. I pray that God will give you the strength to get thru this sorrowful time. Love to all of you.
Rebecca Jones
February 1, 2012
I went to school with Matt and he was always a sweet heart. He will greatly be missed!!!
Ron Chipman
February 1, 2012
Tina and Terry, Judith and I extend our thoughts and prayer to you and the entire family. A truly tragic loss and we pray for God's grace for all of you, now and in the future.
February 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
GAIL YON
February 1, 2012
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR TRAGIC LOSS!
THINKING OF YOU,
February 1, 2012
Prays for the Mccraney family
Amber Titus
February 1, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family....especially Nicole and baby Cale! Matt was a kind person and I'm glad to have known him. He will now be your guardian angel.
Jim, Becki & Zach Bibby ~ Swindell Rd.
February 1, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mayo Jerry Wright Jr
February 1, 2012
Dear Terry and Tina - I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and extend my wishes to Nicole.
STERRETT FAMILY
January 31, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joseph Madrigal
January 31, 2012
Deepest thoughts and prayers to the mccraney family and friends. He was a great friend and great person. I will miss him very much. R.i.p. Matt your in great hands now.
Tasha Yarbrough
January 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Sue and Kevin Hoffman
January 31, 2012
Tina, Terry, and Family,
May your memories of the wonderful times
You shared with Matt comfort you today and always.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Sherry Gundlach McClure
January 31, 2012
Dear Tina and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Victoria Barrow
January 31, 2012
Terry, Tina, and Brett-
Words can not tell you how sad I am for your loss, I don't know when or how you'll find a peace with what happened, but I hope that God will help heal the pain that you all must be feeling. I hope Matt will find peace and watch over you all.
Elaine Schwartz
January 31, 2012
I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Cindy VanGorder Caprio
January 31, 2012
Dear Tina and Family,
I do not have the words to console you, but wish I could help you on the journey ahead. Please find comfort in the Love you have for your son Matthew and know that he will always be with you....this I know to be true. May you find Peace.
Brenda Swisher Clymer
January 31, 2012
Aunt Tina, Uncle Terry and Brett,
I am sorry for the loss of Matthew. May he rest in peace and may the lord watch over all of our family during this time of need.
Love you all
Brenda
Kendra Clymee
January 31, 2012
Aunt Tina,
Im so so sorry! You guys are in my prayers. Love to you and the rest of the family! <3 he will be missed dearly.
Brenda Swisher Clymer
January 31, 2012
Uncle Terry, Aunt Tina and Brett,
I am sending all my love and prayers to you. I'm totally shocked to hear of this horrible tragedy! May god look upon you and the rest of your family during this time of great sorrow. May Matthew rest in peace!!
Charlotte Elzey
January 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I know this is a difficult time and so tragic to lose a child I can't even imagine the pain you must feel. God will give you the strength to get through this and to keep your memories alive in your heart. Love and prayers Charlotte McCraney Elzey
JIM&VICKIE STATTON
January 31, 2012
TINA WERE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS OF THE LOSS OF YOUR SON WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR SON IN OUR PRAYERS,
kelley
January 31, 2012
My sincere condolences to Matts family. Kelley
KEN KELLEY
January 31, 2012
TERRY,TINA,BRETT,AND NICOLE,
Such a senseless tradgedy.God bless and comfort you all in your time of grief.
Terry, I still recall in fondness the time we were in Stienhatchee and Matt was only about 4 years old and he came around the side of your camper muttering Kenney, Kenney,Kenney just mocking what he had heard from you.I will take that memory to the grave with me.
God bless you Matthew, have a pleasant journey my buddy.
Randy Giles
January 31, 2012
Tina and family,
I can't imagine your pain. But, I'm so very sorry for you and hope you somehow have the strength to find your way through this unspeakable tragedy.
anthony keyes
January 31, 2012
My heart goes out to his family, nicole and unborn! I will miss you matt! Your gone but never forgotton! Rest in peace, I can't believe your gone!
Donnell Kelley
January 31, 2012
Terry, Tina, Brett and Ann,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May God bless his soul and comfort yours.
All our Love,
Donnell & Bev
Dawn Composto (daughter of Glenda Rivas)
January 31, 2012
Terry, Tina and Ann, we are sadened to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenda McCraney Rivas
January 31, 2012
Terry, Tina, and Ann our thoughts go out to you in this time of sorrow, may the love around you help you through the days ahead
Teresa Ayers-Magnolia
January 31, 2012
Terry and Family I am so sorry for your lost, you are in my prayers.
Keith and Wanda Carter
January 31, 2012
TERRY AND Tina I sorry to to hear about Mathew my wish and prayers r out for u and the family He will never before gotten My heart goes out there u and your family
January 31, 2012
Terry, Tina, Ann and family, I am so, so sorry about Matt's death. I cannot even imagine how you are coping. Ya'll are certainly in our prayers and thoughts. Love, Beverly & Paul
Brenda McCoy
January 31, 2012
Dear Terry and Tina I am so sorry to here about Matt my heart goes out to you and the family for your loss.
Barb VanGorder Copeland
January 31, 2012
Tina, Terry and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Through this time of sorrow, may you find strength and comfort in the love of your family and friends. Love
Tammy Burton & Jim Embry
January 31, 2012
“Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather, openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pour through and shine down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
Our sincerest condolences to the family for this untimely loss. Know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. May you find peace, in time, through memories and friendships.
Liz Cruz
January 31, 2012
I can only imagine the pain and sense of loss you must feel. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Jerry and Pauline Gschwender
January 31, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the McCraney family.
Diane Surrency
January 31, 2012
Terry and Tina, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lots of really great, funny memories of Matthew when he spent so much time with us at the shop. Cannot begin to imagine the heartache you all must be going through. God Bless you all.
Arlene Morris
January 31, 2012
Terry, Tina and Family,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this terrible time and the healing time to follow. I can't imagine losing a child but God will see you through.
Beverley Collins
January 31, 2012
Rest in peace, Matt. GOD BLESS
Beverley Collins
January 31, 2012
Dear Terry and family, My deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family.I am so sorry for your loss. Ken talked very nice of Matt. May God be with all of you. GOD BLESS You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Pam Fore
January 31, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you grace during this tragic time and for the days ahead.
Annette Waldrup-Harris
January 31, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the McCraney family at this very difficult time. This is such a tragic thing to lose someone so young.
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