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Matthew Stracener Obituary
Matthew Reid Stracener, 52, May 3, 1972 – May 22, 2024.
I find it truly amazing that Matthew with all his special needs from his auto accident at age 19 was one of the happiest people in the room. Amazing that his attitude remained strong for the 30-plus years that he struggled to even swallow. Amazing that his standard response to any adverse situation was "Oh well," and he delivered it with a smile. Amazing that he was so gifted with patience and acceptance of his condition, unable to walk or perform normal daily task. Amazing that he taught those around him how to be truly grateful for the smallest act of kindness and the blessing of being normal. Amazing that he would laugh at his condition when he couldn't do a task that most of us find so very simple. Amazing that he could not use a phone but was able to carry a conversation on so many topics. Amazing that I learned grace from a disabled "brain-damaged" man. Absolutely amazing was about 15 minutes after a Facetime visit with his mom, sister and niece then a short tearful prayer and with his hand in mine, he smiled and took his last breath. His was an amazing life and now by the grace of God, Matthew has a new unbroken mind and body.
Matthew was born in Tampa, Fla., to Billy and Geri Stracener. He is survived by his mother, Geri Stracener; sister, Billii Ann Stracener; and niece, Cierra Stracener of Minneapolis St. Paul, Minn.; his aunt, Deborah Harden (Danny) of Searcy; his aunt, Janet Stracener, of Olive Branch, Miss.; and me, his uncle, David (Karla), of Searcy; and a host of cousins. Preceding him in death were his dad, Billy, his uncle, Kenneth, and his cousin, Ben Stracener.
Special thanks to The Springs in Searcy where Matthew lived and to Hospice, who both took such good care of this amazing man.
A normal memorial service just doesn't fit this homeward-bound Christian. We will celebrate his life with a gathering of family and friends at Berryhill Park, refreshments provided, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Pavilion 1. He always called me Uncle Cool, but he was the cool one. We already miss Matthew.
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Benny Ray Talley
June 17, 2024
Greetings, I just recently found this, My Heart, Thoughts, and Prayers Go Out To MATTHEW'S UNCLE COOL MR. DAVID STRACENER, AND FAMILY It Was An Honor and a Pleasure To Have Shared In Some Of The Best Times In My Life Living With Matthew For 3 Years At I.R.C. In Searcy He Then Moved To The Springs In Searcy, Where I Followed Him To Continue To Visit Him On Our Mission From God, God Led Me To Him Being In That He Was The Difference Maker In My Life, There For Me I Felt Like For The First Time in My Life That My Life Was Slipping Away When With The Power Of Prayer I Could Feel God Answered My Prayers As I Was Given A Second Chance That My Work For God Was Not Done On This Earth For Him Yet He Was Like A Brother To Me, I Will Miss Him Love You My Friend Like A Brother Heaven Is Shining Brighter Now That Matthew Is There, God Rest Your Soul
Lenny
June 2, 2024
Matthew my buddy! I am very blessed for the past six months to had the opportunity to be your aid. You'll be missed my friend. I'll always remember your laugh and especially when I told you that you looked like Abraham Lincoln... Rest in peace buddy.
Liz Hellmann
May 30, 2024
Matthew was a precious person. I met him at The Springs. He would visit with my Dad. He always had a smile. Matthew you will be missed
Kailey
May 30, 2024
My memory of Matthew is making his coffee in the mornings he was always soo grateful for it I´ll definitely miss him for sure. Rest in peace Matthew you are finally at peace
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