Matthew Valentine Chapman
February 14, 1991 ~ March 16, 2008
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Matthew Valentine Chapman, 17, of 206 Swannanoa Avenue, Asheville, died unexpectedly Sunday, March 16, 2008.
Born in Charleston, SC, Matthew was a son of Will Chapman and Kristina S. Forte.
Matthew was a junior at Clyde Erwin High School, where he had played football.
He had been baptized in the Mormon Church.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Christian Jack Chapman, of Hendersonville; paternal grandmother, Mary Chapman, of Asheville; and maternal grandmother, Diann Gabel.
A memorial service is scheduled to be held at the close of school Wednesday at Erwin High School.
Another memorial service will be at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue on Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m.
His family will receive friends two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Clyde Erwin High School Athletic Department, 60 Lee's Creek Rd., Asheville, NC 28806
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Joe, Jessica and I are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Our condolences and deepest sympathy to Matt’s family and friends. He was a sweet young man that was loved by all. He was fun to talk with and a joy to watch on the football field. He’ll always be in our prayers and our thoughts.
We love and miss you Matthew!
Uncle Jeff, Nicole, Jamie, Celeste & Allen.
MATT MAN IM GONNA MISS YOU DUDE,I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER PLAYING FOOTBALL WITH YOU.YOU ALWAYS PUSHED PEOPLE FARTHER AND TO WORK HARDER. ILL MISS YOU,
SMATHERS #65
In loving memory of our nephew, Matthew. We miss and love you. We know you are in the Loving Arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We will all be together again.
Aunt Dink & Uncle Chuck
May God be with you in your time of need. We knew Matt from football. He played ball with our son Zachary and we really liked Matt.
William, I know you probably will not read this for a while, but I just wanted you to know that I loved Matthew and I love your family. I was one ya know! Anyway, you and Christian are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine the pain you must feel right now but, I do know that time helps heal. Please be strong and know you have an ex-sister-n-law who loves and cares about you.
i love u like a brother man ill always remeber u i love u and ur family ur cousin John
Our prayers go out to Matt’s family. We had the privilege to have known Matt through football with our son Brett. May God walk you through this time of sorrow and give your soul peace.
Matt was a good friend on and off the field. I’m gonna miss him during school,practice and even on friday nights. Losing a teammate is like losing a brother so i’m gonna really miss you man.
Brett Suttles #21
Matt was an amazing person.
he knew exactly what to say when i was down.
When i was upset or feeling at my worst he always made sure that i had a smile on my face./
He told me that i should be appreciative of all the things that i have in my life and not to look at all the bad.
I hope he knows that i will remember him for everything that he’s done for me.
and he’s in my heart always
DEAR MATTHEW,
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR SHORT TIME ON EARTH..BUT GOD MUST HAVE A PLAN FOR YOU..I KNOW HE WILL KEEP YOU IN HIS ARMS TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN..BUT JUST KNOW YOU ARE LOVED AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL OF THE PEOPLE ON EARTH..BUT WE KNOW HEAVEN HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE FOR SWEET YOUNG MEN LIKE YOU …GOD BE WITH YOU ..AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER DURING THIS TIME OF NEED AND SORROW..LOVE YA ..KAY & NORMAN CERCOPLY
I did not know Matt, but met his father Will on St Patrick’s Day, and he was telling me what a fine young man his son was, and how much he meant to him. I just wanted to leave my condolences here, and to let him know I was thinking of him and his entire family in this difficult time in their life.
Matt was a wonderful young man that I had the pleasure of working with. He always had a smile for me. He will always be in my heart. The family has my prayers. Thank-you Heavenly Father for letting me know Matt for a short time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am a teacher at Ewrin and although I did not know Matthew, his life touched more people than you can imagine. Thank you for sharing him with us.
I work with Will and only met Matthew a couple of times but, in our brief meetings I could tell he was a great guy and thought alot of his father and family. The Wallace family sends their prayers.
Words can’t describe how any of us that knew Matthew feel right now. I do know that the Good Lord above had other plans for Matthew in Heaven. I am very glad that I was honored to have him as my cousin and as a friend. We will all miss you Matthew but we know now that you are our Guardian Angel. William and Christian, if there is anything I can do please let me know, I will be in touch with you.
Our son, Stuart Robinson, has been student teaching at Erwin and Matthew was in his class. He told us about your loss last night. My wife and I extend our sincerest condolences for your loss. Nothing that anyone can say to you will ease the pain right now. But rest assured that time will heal and that fond memories of your son will be a comfort to you in years to come. May God’s Holy Angels watch over Matthew and you all as you go forward in your lives.
matt was a really good friend i am going to miss seeing his smile at school! i know he is in a better place and no one will ever forget about him!
matt u were an amazing football player but an even more amazing friend we will never forget your smile and the way u brightened us up when we were down illl never 4get having u in mrs aldrdges class and sticking the hampster on your head it keeps me laughing i love u and ill c u again someday i no
<3kristi
always loved never forgotten
<3
Matt youra wonderful person and you will always have a place in my heart.I will always have the memories of us after school in car riders waiting to go home.I will always miss you.
LOVE YA BABE
i best remember matt by the kindness shown to a freshman moved to varsity offensive line, matt helped james out many times,offering support and advice. we offer our sadness and sorrow for your loss #66 will be greatly missed.
richard,lisa,james.austin,justin
‘the payne gang’
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of need.I did not know your son but my son was in his home room class and spoke of him.We are sorry for your loss.Iknow this does not mean any thing right know and you had rather have him with you,but he is in a better place than we are he is an angel for god now. And i’m sure he is watching over you and your family.May god bless u & be with you and your family for all of the long & hard days to come
Love to u all
Tonia & Coty Cole
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of getting to know Matt when I did my student teaching at Erwin Middle. Matt is the same age as my son, and they were both wrestlers. My heart goes out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless your family Kristy and Will on loss of your son Matthew. Our prayers are with yall.
Sincerely,
Russ,Mashell,Brooke
Dear Kristy and Christian,
Our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers are with you during this difficult time. What a wonderful young man to have touched so many lives in such a short time.
Sincerely and with love,
Richard,Laurie,Ryan & Lauren Dennis
You are in our prayers! May God help you through this time of need.
You will be forever in our hearts, Matthew. We will miss you always and forget you never. Hang in there Uncle William, we love you!
LuAnn, Bob, Autumn, Jamie & Kacie
Father God, in the name of Jesus I ask you to reveal yourself to William and Christian and let them know how much you care about their broken hearts and crushed spirits. I ask you to protect them from evil and evildoers. Hide them under the shadow of your wings and hold them close to your heart. Let them know you have plans to prosper them and to do them no harm. Plans to give them hope and a future. When they call, you will answer and listen when they call with all their hearts they will find you and what’s in darkness will be brought to light. I thank God for the shared memories of Matthew’s love, laughter, joy, his care for others, and his integrity. Matthew will be greatly missed. Matthew touched all of his family deeply.
With love and prayers,
Sissy, Philip, and Chris
My heart goes out to the the Chapman family. I got to know Matt by feeding the football team before and after the games. He was always so gracious. May the lord give you comfort in this sad time.
Will, Christy,Christian
Our son Nicholas was in math class with Matthew and is very sad over your loss. We just want to let you know you are in our prayers. May GOD give you of his grace to get you through this.
Mitchell, Barbara, Nicholas Fields
We Are Terribly sorry for your loss! Matt was an amazing person!
Our Prayers are with you all!
You probably don’t know me. I am Patrick Ward’s older sister. When I was told about the news I wanted to say how deeply sorry I am and that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely , Brittany James
I am very sorry about your loss. Matt was one of my friends since 10th grade. He was always there for me and he somehow always knew a way to put a smile on my face. I will miss you matt, we all will.
I was in a math class with matt and he was a good friend of mine.I LOVE YOU MATT
william so sorry for lose brother. it is a terrible thing that has happened and my prayers are with you and your family. if u need anyone to talk too call me at 330-261-2381. you freind andy spooner
My,Love And Prayers To Matt’s Family,May God Lead You And Guide You,I’m Very Sorry Of Your Loss,My Grandson & Granddaughter,Go To Ewin & They New Him,
Mary,
Our son played football with Matt. And he also went to Erwin with Matt. He will be missed I know. May God be with you and your entire family. He will be greatly missed.
Dear Will, Words can’t express the way I’m feeling right now. I just remember a wonderful young man trying to learn to play bass in your living room, and us trying to get Emily to sing. If you need to talk call me anytime.423-263-7222 There are so many great memories of the weekends I spent with you all. With all my love and prays.. Sandi
Matt,
You were such a caring and terrific guy. You will be missed and never forgotten. To the Chapman family my deepest sympathies goes out. I’ll see you one day in heaven Matt.
I shared two of my four classes with matthew, he was like a brother to me. Only god knows how much matthew ment to everyone that knew him. i can say that when i would come into class very unhappy matt was there to cheer me up. He was a very special person. And to the father, I have nothing but sympathy for you. Matt sure was the greatest guy i have ever met. I have love for the whole family
Amanda
To the entire Chapman Family, Our prayers go out to each of you during this time of grief. We have all lost something in this world without Matthew, and we hope the good memories will support you during your loss. Michael and Maggie Williams
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.