Matthew W. Gupton

Born in Nashville, TN to Lindy (Wendell) Gupton Reece and the late Gary Benson Gupton, Matt is also preceded in death by his grandparents Lila Wendell, Sue Gupton, Carl Gupton and Janice Wendell.

He is survived by his loving wife, Joanna and daughter Breanna; his mother Lindy Reece (Bo) of Goodlettsville, TN; brother Kelly Gupton (Susan) and their sons Kaleb & Lucas; grandfather Bud Wendell; “Spot” the Beagle & “Toby” the Beaski; uncles Lary Gupton (Luzvimenda), Dan Wendell (Patricia), Andy Wendell; aunts Beth Cosgrove (Dave), Carla Sheets (Mike); mother-in-law Deborah Mock of Waynesville, NC; father-in-law Joe Hampton, Jr. of Nashville, TN; brothers-in-law Jay Hampton (DeAnn) and their children Emma & Charlee Ann of Hendersonville, TN and Bernie Hampton (Jaime) and their children Elijah, Ethan & Elise of Waynesville, NC; Joanna's grandmother, who was very close and dear to him, Vivian Hampton; numerous cousins and their children, as well as, many other beloved extended family and dear friends.

As a teenager, Matt and Joanna had a special friendship, that flourished later in their lives after reuniting. Matt devoted his life to Joanna and Breanna. They became his world and he loved them unconditionally.

A man of many talents and experiences, Matt was caring, compassionate, loyal and loving. His gracious and selfless devotion to his family was unique.

Matt had a strong christian faith and a loving heart like no other. He was a licensed golf instructor and a recent graduate of a commercial driver licensing school.

Matt enjoyed working with his hands and eagerly built a lake house with his dad for a family vacation retreat. He was genuinely caring and an outstanding role model to his young nephews and nieces. He was kind and generous, dedicating a lot of his time and empathy to caring for elder family members in recent years. Matt was a bright, shining personality with a kindness for people. He had many long-lasting friendships and made new friends quickly. His kind, gentle soul will be dearly missed, but his memory will live in our hearts forever.

Visitation for Matt will be held on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 from 5:00pm ~ 7:00pm at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 1150 S. Dickerson Pike Rd., Goodlettsville, TN.

A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 19th from 1:00pm ~ 2:30pm with a funeral service officiated by Pastor Danny Spano to begin at 2:30pm, all at Long Hollow Church, 3031 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville, TN. Cremation will follow at a later date.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Kelly Gupton, Jay Hampton, Bernie Hampton, Kyle Conley, Ryan Coker and Trinity Claud.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the family during this difficult time.

Donations may be made in memory of Matt Gupton to First Tee of Tennessee, 400 Franklin Rd., Franklin, TN 37069.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ForestLawnFuneral-Goodlettsville.com for the Gupton family.

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