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J. Matthew Davis, 24, of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday evening August 10, 2010.  He was born January 29, 1986, in Clarksburg, the son of Angela J. Marks Davis who survives in Bridgeport and the late William Keith Davis.   

He is survived by one sister, April Elaine Davis of Bridgeport; maternal grandparents, Jim and Karen Marks of Bridgeport; uncle Robert Davis of Alabama; great-aunt Eleanor Powell of Sardis, great-uncle Donald Davis and his wife June of Clarksburg; several cousins, especially his cousin Jason Nicholson whom he was especially close with; aunt Debbie Nicholson and her husband Rick of Quiet Dell; great-aunt Judy Ayoob and her husband Tom of Bridgeport, great-uncle John Marks of Clarksburg, and great-uncle Dick Marks and his wife Mary of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-aunt Nancy Marks, Bridgeport; great-uncle Bill Reeves and his wife Catherine of Clarksburg, and great-aunt Linda Weaver of Bradenton, FL; great-great Aunt Josephine Lauderman of Bridgeport; Angie’s fiancé Dennis LeRoy and his son Brandon, both of Anmoore. 

In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Betty Louise Davis. 

Matt  was a member of Simpson Creek Baptist Church in Bridgeport, and he was a 2004 graduate of Bridgeport High School where he was president of his class, captain of the basketball team and also played on the football team.  Following high school, he attended West Virginia University for 2 years, where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha and served as Vice-President and Rush Chair.  He then went to Fairmont State University where he was ready to graduate with a degree in Business Management.  Matt was also the owner of Matt’s Hot Spot Lounge in Clarksburg. He also enjoyed playing golf. 

Family and friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport on Sunday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, where services will be held on Monday, August 16, 2010, at 1:00 pm with Dr. C. Michael Hopkins presiding.  Interment will follow in Bridgeport Cemetery.

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Thu, Aug 12, 2010 Dear Davis Family,
 No words can even begin to describe how we feel about your loss. Matt was an amazing friend to my daughter Hannah. He was so kind, mannerly, sincere, dependable and friendly young man. We were proud to have our daughter been apart of his life. I told him that he was always welcome in my home. I was so excited and proud of him as he told me about graduating in one more semester then a possible job with a company in Charleston. We will always remember him and have your family in our prayers. If there is anything our family can do for you, please don't hesitate to contact us. April has Hannah's phone number.
 
In Our Prayers,     The Cobb Family

 
Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Dear Angie and April, 

I can’t begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss.  There are no words to describe our thoughts and feelings.  Rodney, Kathryn and I are so deeply saddened by Matthew’s passing.  I can only find comfort in knowing that he is now with his dad and Mr. Davis, the 2 men he loved so dearly. They all left us way too early.   

Please call me or email me, I am here if you need me anytime of the day or night.  

Evelyn "Kathy" Myers, Asst. V. P.

 
Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Dear Angela, April, Karen and Jim.

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and I have no words to ease your pain and grief.I am Aunt Charlottes friend Judy, and as you know we prayed together all the time.  I am left here to pray for you, and I believe she is now holding Matt in her arms and giving him a big welcome, to her home. I am so sorry and will keep all in prayer.  Angela, I lost a daughter, I know your pain. Karen, as you might know I  lost a grandson, Alex age 22... I know your pain.   Please be comforted knowing our hearts really are touched and feel your grief. He is a handsome boy who has known he was loved by his family and friends.  Especially Clint Nuzum.   Now he is at a place of rest. 

With sincere compassion,  Judy Haught {Charlotte's friend}

 
Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Dear Jim and Karen Marks: 

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear grandson.. I hope God can comfort you in your time of sorrow... I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

 Barb Einhauser   Office Manager/Executive Assistant    LANDAU BUILDING COMPANY

 
Fri, Aug 13, 2010

The Davis Family and Jim and Karen Marks, 

I am very saddened by the passing of your grandson. There is nothing worse in this world. My heart aches for you. You are in my prayers. I hope you stay strong. There are a lot of people on this side that love and need you.

With great sympathy,   Sharon Landau

 
Fri, Aug 13, 2010

Angie, April, Jim, Karen, Debbie, Rick, Jason, and all the family,

I can’t express how sorry I am for all of you at this very difficult time.  I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers now and I will continue to pray for your comfort and strength in the coming days and weeks. 

Love, Carla Yaquinta

 
Sat, Aug 14, 2010

Jim, Karen and family,  

So very sorry to hear the sad news of your grandson. My thoughts are with you. 

Toni Sprouse Erchak

 
Sun, Aug 15, 2010

SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF YOUR LOVED ONE MATTHEW. WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS TIME. MAY ALL OF YOUR MEMORIES HELP BRING YOU PEACE AND COMFORT IN THE FUTURE KNOWING HE'S IN A BETTER PLACE.  WE CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHEN SOMEONE SO YOUNG PASSES ON BUT WE KNOW GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ALL.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            BILLY AND CAROLYN MCMURRAY                  BRISTOL, VIRGINIA                                                                    

 
Sun, Aug 15, 2010

To Angie & April: 

Josh (Kropka) my son, and myself were so very sorry to hear of Matt's passing.  Our hearts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.  We have so many dear memories of the boys playing on the A team midget league football team together as well as numerous baseball games in Winfield.  We will always remember Matt as the very kind & compassionate person he was to everyone he encountered. 

Our heartfelt sympathy and love goes out to both of you.........

  Deepest respects,    Mary Kropka Legg, Josh Kropka

 
Mon, Aug 16, 2010

Matt will be forever missed. May God look upon the Davis family at this time.  

I am so sorry for your loss.

 Meredith E. Legg