Obituary For Mr. Matthew M. Patton

Patton, Mr. Matthew M., a resident of Valley, AL, died Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Valley, AL.

Graveside Services are scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2020 at 12:00 P.M. (EST) from Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Valley (Beulah Community), AL with Rev. James S. Hill, Pastor/Officiant. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing.

Public Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Davis Memorial Mortuary Chapel.

Matthew Micquistian Patton, affectionately known to many as “Mackey” was born August 14, 1985 at West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia to Larry, Sr. and Harriet Murphy Patton. At a young age, Matthew gave his life to Christ and his hand to Rev. Roderick Williams and joined the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Valley (Beulah Community), Alabama. There he had a strong love for serving and worshipping the Lord. He enjoyed singing and was a faithful member of the S. T. Martin Angelic Choir. With his unforgettable and warm smile, he was dedicated to the youth/young adult Usher Board. With his love and passion for cooking, he was also a member of the Culinary Ministry.

Matthew acquired his early education in the Chambers County School System by attending Langdale Elementary School, Valley, AL and his Junior High years were completed at Valley Junior High School, Valley, AL. Upon his time to begin his high school years, Matthew decided to explore his education and transferred to the Lee County School System and began his matriculation at Beulah High School in the Beulah Community of Valley. During his tenure there, he definitely made his mark on his fellow classmates and teachers by always being the one person to make everyone laugh, regardless of the situation. He was a devoted member of the Beulah High School Marching Band where he played the Alto Saxophone. With many friends and a lot of lasting memories, Matthew was a member of the graduating Class of 2004. After graduation, he furthered his education by attending Southern Union State Community College, Valley Campus.

Matthew had a love and overall passion for cooking. Whether it was breakfast foods, steaks, fried pickles, pizza, chicken, pasta or burgers, his love for the kitchen lead him to work at many restaurants throughout the Greater Valley and Opelika areas.

He was preceded in death by: his grandparents, James Patton, Willie C. Murphy and Emma Lou Murphy. Matthew M. Patton departed this life on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Valley.

Loving memories will be cherished by: his devoted and loving parents, Larry Sr. and Harriet Murphy Patton, Valley, AL; his grandmother, Bessie Hurston, West Point, GA; siblings, Shaun Patton, Dallas, GA, Lateika (Tobi) Johnson, Union City, GA, Tanya Patton and Larry Patton, Jr. both of Valley, AL and Kentoria (Kenneth) Smith, Lanett, AL; aunts, Evelyn Stewart, Atlanta, GA, Rosemary Logan and Teresia Johnson both of LaGrange, GA, Robin Burton and Judy Avery both of West Point, GA, Bernice Madden, Salem, AL, Sarah (Johnny C.) Patterson, Sandra Murphy and Clara Murphy all of Valley, AL and Clara Burton, Cusseta, AL; uncles, Bruce Patton, Atlanta, GA, Earnest Burton and Michael Murphy, Sr. both of Valley, AL and James Murphy, Opelika, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Guest Book

We were very blessed to have encountered such a sweet, compassionate person whom we referred to as "Matt" while dining at one of our favorite restaurants. He "served well". Each time that I saw him, he greeted me so kindly and always said "it's always so good to see you Mrs. Vanita". Harriett, you guys did an awesome job! Family, we are praying for you. Good night Matt. We will see you "in the morning".-1 Thessalonians 4:13-18--Bishop Micah & Pastor Vanita Bonner

- Vanita Bonner

The last time I spent with this sweet angel he had nothing but kind words for me an my grief little did I know he would be stolen from us. But the Lord needed our Mackey for a bigger even greater plan than we knew up above.He will be greatly missed an forever in our hearts.

- IESHA BURTON

We are praying for the strength of your family in these strange times. Family never stop trusting God no matter the trails and tribulations this world has to offer us, but the Lord Jesus Christ is our True Peace, and in Him is where we belong. Love, Min. Jason & Felita Madden & Family Scriptures of encouragement: Isaiah 26:1-4

- Jason Madden

I'm sorrry for your lost he will be missed Winslow Tucker and family

- Sandra Tucker

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I was fond of Mackey & he will truly be missed. A scripture that brings me comfort at times like this is John 11:43, 44 where Jesus called out to Lazarus and awakened him from death. This assures us that there will be a resurrection in which we will see our loved ones, including Mackey again. I hope that this brings you as much comfort as it has brought me.

- Bettye Trammell