In loving memory of
Matthew Ryan Wood
July 30, 2014
Matthew Ryan Wood (d. July 30, 2014) is remembered for the life he lived in Charlotte and Cooleemee—cherished by family and honored at New Shepherd Baptist Church.
Remembering Matthew
A life held close in memory
Matthew Ryan Wood passed away on July 30, 2014. Those who knew him recall a young man who was part of family and community life in the Charlotte/Cooleemee area. Funeral arrangements were handled by A. E. Grier & Sons Funeral & Cremation of Charlotte. A service to celebrate his life was held at New Shepherd Baptist Church in Cooleemee, followed by interment in the church cemetery.
Friends and family shared memories and condolences on his memorial page, honoring the place he held in their lives and the comfort of shared faith and fellowship. The community’s turnout for visitation and service reflected the deep regard in which he was held. The family entrusted A. E. Grier & Sons to care for arrangements and to support those who wished to remember Matthew with flowers, messages, or memorial gifts.
Though public records about the circumstances of his death are limited in the sources reviewed, the notices of his service point to a life rooted in family and church. This brief remembrance honors Matthew’s place among those who loved him and the community that gathered to say goodbye.
Shared moments
From the gallery
Words from family and friends
Recent remembrances
He will be remembered with warmth and care. May his memory remain close in the hearts of all who loved and remember Matthew.