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people light up. He had a child like sense of humor which he carried in his love of children. He had a mission to make the world healthy through eating and exercising. His knowledge and ability to motivate others had already put him on the path to achieving that.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife, Valerie Hicks, his sister Carissa Butler and her husband, Doug of Caroline, VA, two half sisters, Jade Dennis of Rappahannock and Am her Johnson of Fredericksburg, his step brother, Ben Johnson of Florida, one nephew, and one niece.
Additional survivors include his paternal grandmother, Doris Dennis, his maternal grandparents, Roger and Diane Kidwell, his stepmother, Brenda Dennis, his step father, Trent Johnson, his step grandfather, Leonard Johnson, his step grandmother, Joan Taylor, his mother »nH father-in-law Carmelita and Dale Hicks, his sister-in-law, Ruth Hicks and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Dennis and his step grandparents, Robert Taylor and Lucille Johnson.
A funeral service was hold on Saturday July 28, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Tinsley and Pastor Dale Hewitt officiating.
A Celebration of life followed the funeral service at Shiloh Baptist Church in Woodville.
Interment was followed in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made in Matthew’s name to Shiloh Baptist Church, Woodville, VA.
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