Birth date: Oct 29, 1986 Death date: Sep 22, 2003
Rite of Christian Burial for Matthew Jackson, 16, of Longview, will be 10 AM Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Xavier Pappu and Father Gavin Vaverek officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery under Read Obituary
Dear Matt,
Friday was your 18th birthday. I filled my day with thoughts of you, but that is not unusual for me. I think of you every day and wish so badly that you were still with us. It has been a difficult time for all of us who love you so much. I miss your sweet smile and grieve over the fact that I can't put my arms around you and hug you again. You are and will always be a part of our family. Your absence is a big hole in our family and in my heart. We all still and will always talk about you and remember you each day. Some day we will see you again. You know how much love we have for you and how it breaks our hearts that you are not with us anymore. I know you are at peace and someday, I hope we will understand what took your life. I have so many wonderful memories of you. I still remember the day you were born. I was there at the hospital and was so excited to see you. You were such a sweet little boy and that never changed. In family pictures, you always sat with your cousin Casey--sometimes in his lap. You were so little and he was the older cousin. The last picture of have of you with Casey shows you towering over him. You grew into a beautiful young man. Matt, my heart aches for you. I know that we will be together some day, and knowing that helps to ease my mind. Thank you, thank you for being a part of our lives. We were lucky to have you, but I wish it could have been longer. We love you and will never forget our times together. Love, Aunt Jackie##imported-begin##Jackie Pratt##imported-end##
Happy Birthday Matt! I can't believe today is your 18th birthday. I miss you so much and think of you everyday. Your picture sits on my dresser and I look at it numerous times a day. I cry sometimes when I think of you and sometimes I even laugh. I still can't believe you are not with us but can't wait until the day when I see you again. The fact that you are gone is still hard on us and we talk about you all the time. It hurts me that Brendin won't know you here on earth as he grows up but I know he'll know you through me. I will tell him all about you and always keep pictures around. I am so proud to say you are my cousin. I just wanted to vent and tell you how I feel. I Love you Matt! We all love you and miss you more than words can say.##imported-begin##Lauren Pratt##imported-end##
##imported-begin##Andrea##imported-end##
Hey Matt! You were always the Greatest! Always happy, making me and everyone else smile, making me laugh. I always wanted to be around you because I knew if I was ever down you would crank me back to my original self. haha : Ventures was awesome!! All the over nighters. Now you OWE me an overnighter! lol! Church won't be the same! I'm glad you are the guy you are. You're mama sure did do a greeeat job of raising you : You know I will miss you Greatly! You were one of my Great Friends! You know I Love You! I always will! Nothing will change! I won't forget you if you don't forget me haha! You know I won't forget you! : I Love You! : -Lauren :##imported-begin##Lauren Cheatham##imported-end##
when i heard you left us i was in shock i couldnt believe the cute basketbal star who i saw at church every sunday was gone forever.i know whieyou were down here with us you lived your life right and lived everyday to the fullest. i hope you rest in peace and i hope youwill make all those angels laugh up there. keep shootin those free throws in the skay - april procell##imported-begin##April Procell##imported-end##
We know that God will wrap you in his loving arms and help to mend our saddened hearts. Peace be with you always.
Adam, Aaron, and Carol Procell##imported-begin##Adam, Aaron, & Carol Procell##imported-end##
May God keep you in his care through this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Karen J.##imported-begin##Karen Jameson##imported-end##
Matt, I always loved telling all my friends about my cousin who was the same age as my son. You and Brian had a special bond. I will never forget the baby bubble baths at Grandma Perkins' where you and Brian splashed until there was no more water and Grandma didn't even care. I will never forget you and Brian chasing each other around on the floor and laughing until I was crying. I will never forget looking "up" into your dark, brown eyes and seeing an awesome, young man. I will never forget you. I love you Matt. My prayers are with you, Karen and Andrea.##imported-begin##Mary Laigle##imported-end##
Matt will always be missed. He was great..FRom you friends..HAMS##imported-begin##Clay Hamilton##imported-end##
