Obituaries

Mathew Keller

Mathew "Matt" Loyd Keller 33, a resident of Chattanooga, and formerly of Cleveland, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 16, 2016. The son of David and Margie Keller. He was a 2002 graduate of Bradley Central High School, where he was a four-time state wrestling champ. He attended The University of Nebraska (Lincoln) on a wrestling scholarship for three years. He graduated from The University of Tennessee (Chattanooga), with a Bachelor Degree in Sociology and again earning All American Status. He was currently employed by Blewett Tree Service (Chattanooga). Matt was an avid athlete and enjoyed living life to its fullest. He loved wrestling, working with kids, music, yoga, art and people. He is preceded by grandparents, Margie and Wayne Jacks; cousin, Joe Keller; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Matt leaves behind his loving parents, David and Margie Keller; his brother, Josh (Becky) Keller; sister, Niki Keller Frailley (Heath); special friends, Dustin Blewett and Ellie Boss; grandparents, Tommy and Ella Jo Keller; nieces who adored him, Savannah, Sophie, Sadie and Calli. Matt is also survived by numerous other family members, extended family members and a host of special friends all over the United States. A service celebrating his life is planned for Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at 4 p.m., at Reflection Riding Arboretum located at 400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the 4 p.m. service time. You are encouraged to share a memory of Matt and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook atwww.companionfunerals.com or on his Keller Time Facebook page. Matts dream of hosting a yoga, music and arts festival was planned for that day and this event will continue in Matts memory with a celebration of life service, which is open to the public free of charge. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation at the celebration of life (Devine Fire) event. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Keller family with his arrangements.

Published September 25, 2016

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