Matthew Lyn Weatherwax, age 49, of Gloucester, died suddenly on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Matthew was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on September 28, 1974, to David Weatherwax and the late Mary Jo Hargrafen. He joined the US Marines in February of 1995 and married the love of his life, Marsha Heims Weatherwax, in Manchester, Iowa, on May 24, 1997. He then separated from the military in January 2003. During his time in the military, Matthew graduated from Park University with a Bachelor of Science in Management/ Computer Science in 2001 and graduated from Troy University with a Masters in Management in 2003. Matthew was employed by the Department of Defense as a Branch Chief of the Air Force Enterprise Capabilities Team. He was also a member of the Abingdon Ruritan Club. In addition to his mother, Matthew was preceded in death by his father-in-law Jerald Heims.
Matthew is survived by his wife, Marsha Heims Weatherwax, and his children Martin and Miriam. He is also survived by his father, David Weatherwax (Janie), sister Jen Daniels (Curt), brother Ben Weatherwax (Kayla), mother-in-law Darlene Heims, brothers-in-law Mark Heims (Ginger), Ron Heims (Shelly), sister-in-law Nancy Atkinson (Paul), nieces and nephews Colt Daniels, Piper Daniels, Paige Daniels, Remy Weatherwax, Rowan Weatherwax, Brendan Heims, Kyleigh Heims, Mike Atkinson, Troy Atkinson, Kaitlyn Heims, Kelsey Heims, Lexi Heims, and Grace Heims.
The family will receive friends at Hogg Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. The memorial service, officiated by Pastor Arthur Wolz, will be held in the chapel of Hogg Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 11:00 am, followed by military funeral honors.
In memory of our beloved Matthew, we ask that memorial contributions be made to The Degood Foundation for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Gloucester. Donations can be made to www.degoodfoundation.org or by phone at 757-574-0334. Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.
