Matthew Thomas Burton

Obituaries

Monday, 04 November 2024 09:10

Matthew Thomas Burton, age 45, passed away on October 20, 2024. Services were held on Friday, October 25, 2024 from the Brewer and Sons Funeral Home in New Port Richey, Florida, with a service following from the Michels and Ludquist Chapel. An additional service was held from the Scottsboro Funeral Home on Monday, October 28, 2024. Interment followed in the Hytop Cemetery.
Mr. Burton is survived by his son, Matthew Burton, Jr.; mother, Carmella Burton; sisters, Christina (David) Jones and Heather (Rob) Higgins; nieces, Kristi Moore, Abbrielle Jones and Loralei Higgins; nephew, Robert Higgins, IV; great niece, Melodie Diffin; and former spouse and mother of his son, Nicole Burton Stout.
Mr. Burton was preceded in death by his father, William Love Burton.
During his childhood Matthew was very active in sports such as baseball, football, bowling, basketball, weightlifting and track. He loved riding his bike or his go cart with friends and spending time in the garage working on cars with his dad. Being the only son, Matthew stole his mama’s heart and always made sure to take care of her and both of his sisters.     
After graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1998, Matthew followed in his father’s footsteps and began his career in the truck building industry. Matthew also helped to establish the family sign company while working hard to build a life to be proud of.  
Matthew’s biggest joy of his life was his son Matthew, he was so very proud to be his dad. He loved coaching baseball, watching his games and having their “pizza chronicles”.  
Throughout Matthew’s life he had many health obstacles, but most would never know it because he always had a smile and loved to joke around to make the best of every day.