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Matthew Carruth Obituary

Matthew Joseph Carruth, a native and resident of Wilson, Louisiana followed his momma home on Sept 9, 2017 at the age 37. Matthew worked as an electrician for Loop Mechanical. He was an electrician by trade but carpentry was in his DNA. Matthew believed in God and country and loved his momma more than anything in the world. Being the last of five born cemented his being everyone's baby throughout his life. Matthew was not "a little sticious LSU fan, he was a SUPERsticious LSU fan!" Jo-Jo loved his Tigers with every fiber of his being and was a home game regular whether he intended to go into the game or just wander campus and take in the atmosphere until the band and his Tigers made it down the hill. Matthew was an avid traveler by any means necessary and was always up for adventure. He found his happy place on the beaches of Mexico, from snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal to diving off Pelican Rock in Cabo. Matthew's love and respect for the game of golf made him a walking ambassador for the sport. He accomplished an ever elusive "hole-in-one" on April 15, 2017. It is safe to say he is as excited about it in this moment as he was the day it happened! Matthew's momma often referred to him as the "Dog Whisperer" and not without reason. His kind heart was not just reserved for friends and strangers but greatly extended to every animal in his presence. It was not unheard of for Matthew to be found at ground level with any dog that crossed his path. The world lost a beautiful human being who went out of his way to make everyone in his company feel safer than even he felt himself. The simple act of Matthew entering the room had a way of putting people at ease and making them more comfortable with being themselves. For more reasons than can be counted his very essence will be deeply missed. Matthew was preceded in death by his beautiful mother, Yancey Floyd Carruth and his grandparents. Matthew is survived by his soulmate and significant other of 18 years, Melody Bennett and their two fur babies, Crockett and Beckham; his father Ancil A Carruth Jr; his siblings and their spouses, Stacey and Mark Foretich, Mark and Christine Carruth, Marlon and Lori Carruth, Yancey Ann Carruth; and his adored nieces and nephews, Gavin, Ethan, Andrew, Josh, Kennedy, Macie, Jennifer, Hayes, Cannon, Elijah, Eden, Bentley, Noah, Ellie and Sawyer. Matthew voiced his wish to be cremated and have his ashes spread across the beaches of Mexico that grounded him in life, and so shall it be! A Memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept 15, at the First Baptist Church of Wilson, with visitation from 9 am - 11 am. In celebration of Matthew's life and in keeping with his intense love for all things LSU, wear your purple and gold!

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2017.
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Love and miss you cousin!!!

Joseph Floyd

Family

September 7, 2023

Matt was my bud. We worked together for a long time. I considered him more than a friend or co worker. He was one of the best guys I knew. I miss him and he will always be my boy. Rip Matt I love you brother. See you on the other side.

Courtney

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May 14, 2023

To the Carruth family: From our family to yours, our hearts grieve with you in this tragic loss. So very sorry this happened. Clara Connell Daniel and family -- Winnsboro, exas

Clara Connell Daniel

September 17, 2017

I am deeply saddened to hear of Matthew's passing. He was a beautiful young man and will be missed by all who knew him. My prayers go out to the family.. We love you all.. Margaret Blount

Margaret Blount

September 15, 2017

Very saddened for another loss in our small community. My heart goes out to all of the Carruth family during this extremely painful time. Sending my prayers to comfort you and smiles for the wonderful memories that will forever be with us.

Jamie Newman

September 15, 2017

To the Carruth Family- My heart pains for your loss and from this beautifully written obituary we all realize what an incredible human being Matthew was and always will be. May peace be with you.

Alex Floyd

September 15, 2017

Prayers for the family. Matthew was a beautiful soul . He will be missed .

Melissa Perry

September 15, 2017

There just are no words to express how deeply sorry I am for your family's loss. Sending love and prayers.

Vali Bishop

September 15, 2017

we are so sorry for the lost me and irving is going to miss matthew we love him so much it hard to say goodbye we love yall

irving wheeler

September 15, 2017

Sending my love!

Linda Lavalley

September 14, 2017

One of the sweetest big hearted down to earth fun classmates I've ever known .
You will be truly missed .Prayers and condolences to all of your family. I know your up there Watching down on the rest of the family with your Momma Mrs.Yancey Love You Matthew until we meet again...❤

Samantha Leggett

September 14, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family in this great loss! There are no words but I think this tribute in words above covers more than anything or anyone could say! God gave him to share & God has taken him home! We are not to question why! Only keep those sweet memories alive!

Virginia Osborn

September 14, 2017

Cuz I'm going to miss you! I enjoyed our time together when I was living down there and the fun times we had....till we meet again cousin

Joseph Floyd

September 14, 2017

I am grieving the loss of our sweet Jo-Jo with you. He was truly one of a kind and the world needs more like him. He touched the hearts of so many and left us with even more memories. He's with his mama now and I know that both are rejoicing just waiting for the rest of you to join them. I love you all.

Marilyn Burleigh

September 14, 2017

So sorry to hear about this. My prayers are with your family

Susan Louque

Teacher

September 14, 2017

Matthew was a wonderful young man with more love in his heart, my niece loved him dearly and he will be greatly missed.

Patricia Bennett Martin

September 14, 2017

My prayers are heart are with you all during your loss. I am truly sorry. Matthew was such a sweet child.

Meg Wilson Lee

September 14, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. God bless.

Gas Utility District #1 and Comissioners

September 14, 2017

Mr. Ancil and family, Noble and I are sorry to heard about Matthew. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We pray that the Father gives peace, comfort and healing to each of you.

Noble & Cheryl Green

September 14, 2017

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