It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Matthew Thomas Burton on October 20, 2024, at the age of 45. Matthew was born on March 13, 1979, in New Port Richey, FL, to William and Carmella 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.
Matthew is survived by his son Matthew Burton Jr., of New Port Richey; his mother Carmella Burton of New Port Richey; his sisters Christina (David) Jones and Heather (Rob) Higgins of New Port Richey; his nieces: Kristi Moore of Pineville, KY, Abbrielle Jones of New Port Richey, and Loralei Higgins of New Port Richey; his nephew Robert Higgins IV of New Port Richey; his great-niece Melodie Diffin of Pineville, KY; and also by Nicole Burton Stout of New Port Richey, his former spouse and mother of his son.
Matthew is preceded in death by his father William Love Burton.
Two services will be held in his honor. The first visitation will be held in Florida at Brewer & Sons Funeral Home on Friday, October 25th from 5-7 pm at 5228 Trouble Creek Road in New Port Richey. Service is to follow at 7 pm in the Michels & Lundquist Chapel.
The second visitation will be held in Alabama at the Scottsboro Funeral Home on Sunday, October 27th from 4-7 pm at 1502 County Park Road in Scottsboro.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 28th at 1 pm at Scottsboro Funeral Home with burial service to follow at Hytop Cemetery.
Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home
