Matthew Taylor Owens

1981 - 2014

Matthew Taylor Owens obituary, 1981-2014, Odenville, AL

BORN

1981

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Kilgroe Funeral Home

1750 Ashville Rd

Leeds, Alabama

Matthew Owens Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 13, 2014.

Matthew Taylor Owens age 32 of Odenville, died Saturday, May 10, 2014.
Matthew attended Leeds High School. He served in the 603th Transportation Div. at Fort Polk in LA. He was deployed to Iraq and re-enlisted into the 101st Air Borne Div. at Ft. Campbell KY and served another tour in Afghanistan.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah Cvikota; mother, Denise Statham Gann; sister, Rachael Sanders; 2 nieces, an uncle and several cousins.
Visitation was held Friday, May 16, 2014 at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Leeds from 10:30 AM. until 11:30 AM. Celebration of Life Service was Friday, May 16, 2014 at 11:30 AM at Kilgroe Funeral Home Leeds Chapel with burial at Alabama National Cemetery, Montevallo, AL.
Visit online at www.kilgroefuneralhome.com
Kilgroe Funeral Home, Leeds directing.

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August 24, 2014

Love you brother.miss you man

June 27, 2014

robert ireland

May the angles give you peace now my brother

May 17, 2014

billie bunn

im gonna miss you more than youll ever know ,my hearts broken,your a true hero,love you dude

May 17, 2014

Sarah Leeder

I just happenned to see this while searching for someone. I do not know you, But Iam so very sorry for your loss.

~ Canadian Citizen

May 16, 2014

PG

Matthew had so much life to live yet and memories to make. He will be missed. To Sarah, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time to cope with the horrible loss of Matthew. Continue to stay close to family and friends, but most of all continue to rely on your faith in God and the hope that he provides in the resurrection...remembering that He will catch all of your tears and provide exactly what you need because he cares for you. 1John 5:7.

May 16, 2014

Billie Bunn

Love you buddy, gods speed

May 15, 2014

Carolyn Harris

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 15, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

May 15, 2014

Mary Campbell

Will miss you.

May 15, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy. Someone so special can never be forgotten. I pray and hope you find comfort and peace in the fond memories of your beloved Matthew. Sincerely, Martha

May 15, 2014

Our mutual friend called me today with the shocking news. My thoughts and prayers are for you and the families pain to heal quickly. May God bless.
Galen Lilja
Center Point, AL

May 15, 2014

Elijah Boyd

Prayers and thoughts for your family.

May 13, 2014

Kevin Robbs

Till we meet again!

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1750 Ashville Rd, Leeds, AL 35094

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