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Updated: 20 Mar 2009

Daily Oklahoman, The 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 
December 29, 2008
 

Matthew Jay Means, age 25, was born on July 23, 1983. God took him home on Christmas Day, 2008, as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident.

Matthew is survived by his 2-year-old daughter Baylee Renee Means of Norman his mother and stepfather Lisa McCoy-Pittman and Scott Pittman, of Norman father and stepmother, Franklin Jay and Patricia Means, of Oklahoma City siblings Amanda McCoy of Moore, Tyler and Micah McCoy of Norman, and Rebecca, Josh, and Luke Means of Oklahoma City his grandparents Janet and Michael DeRee of Cyril, Betty and Don Silagy of Enid, and Lloyd H. Means of Mustang. He is also survived by great-grandmother Wilma Mitchell of Cyril.

Matt was predeceased by his great-grandfather Nolan Mitchell, and an aunt, Donna Mitchell. Matthew attended Norman North High School and graduated in 2000 from Indiahoma High School.

He served in the United States Army in Korea from 2001 to 2005. After his service, he returned to Norman and worked in oil and gas production. He believed that one could not enjoy the sunshine in life unless they had been through the storm. Matthew followed and tarried from a difficult path during his short life. He accepted Jesus as his Savior at 8 years old. He knew that he was God's child. He loved kids, dogs, cats, flying his remote control airplane, listening to music and movies. Matthew will be missed until we meet with him again.

Services will be held on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Havenbrook Funeral Home. He will rest in eternal peace at Warren Cemetery. Family visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Havenbrook Funeral Home. Donations can be made in lieu of flowers to Norman Alcohol Information Center.

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Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham, Oklahoma County, OKGenWeb Coordinator, January 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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