He entered this world on December 16, 1988 in Peoria to Rhonda Moyers and J. Wayne Young.
He is survived by his children, Ezra Young and Willow Young; his mother, Rhonda Moyers; his father and step-mother, John Young and Mary Brown; sisters, Tierany (Tony) Clague, Alyssa (Tom) Barnwell; brother, Jonathan (Jessica) Young; his grandfather, William Moyers; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by grandmother, Myrna Moyers; grandmother, Mary Young and grandfather, Hubert Young.
Matt graduated from East Peoria High School in 2007. He attended ICC, FSU and Bradley University.
Matt joined in the US Navy in 2011. He also worked at NRG Energy.
Matt loved his children immensely. He was a genius with electronics, often building laptops and gaming systems as a hobby. He enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his friends.
Matt will be remembered as a man who loved his kids, Baby Bear and Baby Angel Unicorn Princess, more than anything in the world.
His memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Rev. William Moyers will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Inurnment will follow in Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin, with military rites accorded by the United States Navy and the Tazewell Military Rites Team. Cremation has been accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Paws or Wounded Warrior Foundation.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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