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Matthew "Matt" Aaron Deal
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The St. Stephens Fire Department sadly announces the passing of former Fire Engineer Matthew Aaron Deal. Matt dedicated his time to helping others and loved the work he did. Matt never met a stranger and always went out of his way to listen to others or lend a helping hand. Matt loved his family and especially his nieces. The sound of them calling Uncle Matt will never leave our ears. By the hands of the good Lord Matt was taken from us to soon, but I think we all know it was for a greater purpose. It is with a very heavy heart I make this announcement but I know he would not have wanted it any other way. I am the webmaster for the fire dept. website, but I am also his brother watching over his sister. Matt meant so much to our family and i'm sure he would not want us to be sad. He would rather us celebrate his life and the many memories he has left us. So here's to you Matthew, thanks for a great time and we all look forward to seeing you again.
With Heavy Hearts,
Deal, Wise, St. Stephens Fire Department Families
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now i'm free; i'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call; I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.
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Matthew "Matt" Aaron Deal
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September 21st, 1977 - January 21st, 2011
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Matthew “Matt” Aaron Deal, age 33, of Hickory, NC, died on Friday, January 21, 2011 at his residence as a result of an accident. Born September 21, 1977, in Catawba County, he was the son of Bruce Aaron and Alicia Comby Deal of Hickory, NC.
Matt was formerly employed as a firefighter with the St. Stephens Fire Department, where he had also served as a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was a 1995 graduate of St. Stephens High School.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank Aaron Deal and Shirley Kirby Deal; maternal grandmother, Hazel Rowlette Comby; and an aunt, Patricia Deal.
Survivors include his mother and father, sister and brother-in-law, Monica and Chris Wise of Hickory, NC, nieces Kelsey and Kara Wise of Hickory, NC, maternal grandfather, William J. Comby of Conover, NC, aunts; Jeanne Jarret and husband, Bob, of Conover, NC, Teresa Childers and husband, Tim, of Hickory, NC, and Kathie Walker and husband, Neil, of Taylorsville, NC, uncle; Blake Comby of Conover, NC, Cousins;Janet Cope, Amy Hildebran, Michael Jarrett, Lynette Ryhal, Leanna Childers, and Christina Childers. He is also survived by his dog and best buddy, Lil’ Man.
A service of remembrance and celebration of Matt’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Conover, NC. The Reverends Lonny McSherley and Peggy Stoudt will officiate. The burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory, NC. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Drum Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Hickory, NC.
Memorials may be made to: Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 2nd Ave. NE, Conover, NC, 28613 or to the charity of ones choice.
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