"A wonderful person with a heart of gold, I miss you so much and am so sorry you never got to hear me tell you how proud I was of you for being so brave and taking such a big step in life. You will always be missed, and I promise never forgotten."
In loving memory of
Matthew Scott Clawges
April 9, 1986 - July 31, 2020
Matthew Scott Clawges, 34, of Westover passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020 of natural causes.
Matt was born April 9, 1986 in Morgantown, WV the son of Jeffrey Dana and Kimberly (Johnson) Clawges of Westover.
In addition to his parents, Matt is survived by two sisters, Danielle Clawges and Stephanie McArdle and her husband Jared of Morgantown; his nieces and nephews Sydni, Sage and Spencer Clawges and Aaden and Graycen McArdle; his maternal aunts and uncles including Karen Fox, Kellie Neville, Kathy Boyle and her husband Ed, and additional uncles Mike Krishock and Jim Neville; his paternal uncle and aunts Johnnie Clawges, and Debbie, Connie and Becky; as well as several cousins.
Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents John and Patty Clawges; paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Cain; maternal grandparents, Verna Gaspar and Orris Johnson, and maternal great-grandmother, Mary Gaspar.
Matt was a graduate of University High School Class of 2004 where he lettered in Varsity Basketball and Football and was named All-State in football for his junior and senior years. He enjoyed bowling with his cousins Logan, Josh, Jace and Rob. He was a big WVU Mountaineer fan and avid Tampa Bay Buccaneer fan.
Matt dearly loved his family, especially his nieces and nephews. He had a big piece of his heart set aside for his nephew Sage Matthew whom he had a very special bond with. He had a heart of gold and his memory will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone who knew and loved him.
Following a private visitation for his immediate family, Matt will be cremated, and no other public services will be planned.
Matt's family requests that that you please make contributions in his memory to the Malibu Dude Ranch, 351 Foster Hill Rd., Milford, PA 18337.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown is privileged to care for the Clawges family.
Personal condolences and other symbolic gestures may be left at www.smithfcc.com.
Tributes
"Danielle and Family, it is with sadness that I?ve learned of your loss. I hope the ?time? will provide you with peace and perspective. May God bless you! Ty"
"Kim and family, my heart breaks for you. I know your grief like most do not.....losing a son is excruciating pain. Look to your spiritual core for strength and peace. And cherish his memory as you move forward one day at a time. Please call me anytime. Rose Bell and Family"
"Jeff, Kim, and Family I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Matthew. Prayers to all for strength and comfort."
"So so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all."
"So very sorry for you lost. Having 3 children of my own, I can\'t imagine any of them not here. Now always look to heavens to see your beloved son. Kathy Clawges Ramsay "
"Jeff, Kim, Danielle, Stephanie, Sageman and family, I\'m so sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place and taking his soul shower. You are all in my thoughts. Let me know if you need anything."
"Jeff , Kim and family we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your son. We will be praying for comfort and peace at this difficult time. Gods Peace~ Carol Parrotta Copeland & Michael Copeland"
"Prayers for your whole family in this time of sadness ?. The Seggie Family. "