Matthew Waylon Oakley was born October 25, 1995 in Tullahoma, Tennessee at Harton to John G. and Annette V. Oakley. Matthew was attending school at Motlow College where he was working toward a degree in Mechatronics, he also worked for R & R Construction Co. as a Carpenter. Matthew loved hiking in the Mountains, as well as Old Stone Fort, Kayaking on the Duck River, and riding his horse Hershey. Matthew was a kind and honest man who loved spending time with his family, friends, and dog. When Matthew was speaking to you, you knew you were hearing the truth. Matthew is survived by his brother; John Corey (Olga Zagaria) Oakley, bride to be; Trista Hillis, nephew; John Oliver Zagariya Oakley, Grandparents; Bobby and Joyce Trail of Noah, and Sharon Oakley of Hillsboro, Uncles; Mark Oakley, Bob Trail, Nick Patterson Aunts; Tina Patterson, Donna Trail, Cousins; Brett Oakley, Wesley Trail, Haley Trail, Brian Patterson, and Evan Patterson
In lieu of flowers, the family really wants everyone to just: “give their kids a hug” IF YOU YOU WISH TO DONATE, the family prefers memorial donations be sent to Peoples Bank. An education memorial fund has been set up for Matthew’s nephew, John Oliver Zagariya Oakley at People’s Bank & Trust.
VISITATION: Saturday, September 3, 2016, 2 – 8:00 P.M. at Central Funeral Home in Manchester, Tennessee
FUNERAL: Sunday, September 4, 2016, 3:00 P.M. at Central Funeral Home
BURIAL: Bethlehem Cemetery, in Hillsboro, Tennessee
CENTRAL FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF THE ARRANGEMENTS.