Matthew Howard Thomason Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

North Augusta, SC—Memorial Services for Mr. Matthew Howard Thomason, 51, who entered into rest July 23, 2022, will be conducted Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at Sunset Hill Cemetery with veteran honors. Rev. Roy Kiser and Rev. Mark Abbott officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service. Mr. Thomason was a born in Augusta, GA and was a lifelong resident of the North Augusta area. He served his country proudly and was an honorably discharged veteran having served in the United States Marines and was a chaplain’s assistant. While in the military he earned the National Defense Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, and the Rifle Marksman Badge. When returning home from the Marines, he attended North Greenville University and graduated in 2007, receiving his bachelor’s degree in theater and minored in history. Mr. Thomason was a musician, poet, writer and later published a book “The Answered Prayer.” He spoke several languages including French, Italian and enjoyed studying other languages. Mr. Thomason was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church and enjoyed ministering to others and spreading the gospel to everyone he met. Mr. Thomason enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his nieces, who called him “Uncle Traveling Matt”, because whenever he traveled, he would bring them special gifts. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Allen Thomason and a nephew, Charlie Fields Survivors include his mother, Judith H. Thomason, North Augusta, SC; his sister and brother-in-law, Shannon Thomason Scott and Chris; three nieces, Elena Marie Gallegos, Selena Gabrielle Gallegos and Codi Raye Scott; a great-niece, Vivian Scott and a great-nephew, Jaxen Scott; his fur baby beagle, Sham Gar. Memorials may be made to Gideon International at www.gideons.org or North Greenville University at www.ngu.edu/info-for/donors or Wycliffe Bible Translators at www.jaars.org or Brick Pond Park c/o North Augusta Park and Recreation. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181).

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Matthew Howard Thomason

March 1, 1971 - July 23, 2022