Patrick Matthews Obituary

It was an honor to take care of your cars over the years which was a big passion of yours. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.

I always wanted see what the big kids were up to - I was that annoying little sister. I remember being a fish in your pool and passing your house on my way to school. You and the older kids were just so cool. I remember being told to go away when all I wanted to do was play. I remember you floating on a raft at the lake and saying silly things that would make our bellies shake. Didn't you and the big kids go too far out in a boat and scare the hell out of the old folk? That red mop of hair and all the big kids with their dares – my little self remembers you, my older self wishes she knew you better, but those days our families spent together and beautiful memories are knit around us all like a comforting sweater. Rest in peace you big, sweet kid.

We are very sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. He was a year behind me at Irmo HS and I remember him as a great kid. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. -Doug and Donna Kurtz

I have not interacted with Pat since Irmo High School, circa 1987. He was fun to be around then, a gentle old soul amongst some of us heathens trying to find out who we were. Pat always had a smile, seemed to always find the best in others and most importantly to me as a guy on the fringes, accepted others for who they were. Glad to know him. God's Peace with all of his family.

Little brother you will be MISSED ! Dru call me I would like to know more.
Sean Conley ( Sig Ep ) 9733017737

Lee, Smoke & Dru, We are so very sorry to hear about Patrick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob & Lynn Keating

I'm so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. We attended H.S. together. He was truley a very, very sweet guy. I know he will be missed by many. My deepest sympathies to your family. May God keep you in his loving hands.

Lee please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Jeannie Skelly

I will see you later MY FRIEND...save a good seat for me.

Lee,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayets

My love and prayers go out to your family.

I am so sorry to hear of your family's loss - Pat and I had several classes together at Irmo and he was always a bright light. My prayers are with you.

I feel certain you know Pat touched many, many people while he was with us. I am merely one of those very many. I had the pleasure of attending school with Pat from middle school through college. Please know my heart breaks for your loss.

I pray for you during your time of loss. I graduated with Pat at Irmo and enjoyed the time that I spent with him.

Lee, Smoke, and Dru,
I have very fond memories of Pat and your family while growing up together in Coldstream; the Matthews household was always a warm and welcoming place where we would have guitar practice and you would time and time again demonstrated the enduring patience that undoubtedly required.
My sincerest condolences,
Brandon Farris

Dear Smokey, Lee, Dru, Pat and Bud. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Your son, brother, and nephew was a kind and thoughtful young man.

Lee, Smoke, Dru. I will always remember that during the early 1980s the special young man who knocked on my door looking for Brandon. Also the many times Patrick rode with Brandon as I took them to Middle School.

You are in our thoughts. Allison, Brandon, Bob Farris

Candy and I were deeply saddened with the news of Patrick's death. We pray for all the Family that you may find God's Peace and Rest in the days to come.

I am very saddened to hear of Patrick passing away, for he was far too young. I had much respect for Pat and his honesty. My deepest sympathies.

Lee and Smoke, I cannot find the words to express my sympathy.

Love and prayers,

Vivian B.

Patrick, you will be missed, may you find the comfort and peace that comes from God's grace my friend.