February 28, 1974 – February 12, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Matthew “Matt” Burris at Atrium Health Stanly on Saturday, February 12, 2022. He lived almost 48 years as a strong, funny and loving man.
Beloved son, brother, father and friend, Matt was known for his sense of humor, joking nature and love for those around him. Matt devoted 20 years of his life to serve the town of Mount Gilead, North Carolina with the Mount Gilead Volunteer Fire Department.
Matt was predeceased by his mother, Diane Dennis Burris, grandparents, aunts and uncles. He is survived by his brother Jeffrey Alan Burris (Amber) of Albemarle, NC and his sister, Myra Beth Burris of Oakboro, NC. Also survived by nephews Jeremiah Burris of Almont, CO, Joshua Burris of Albemarle, NC and Daniel Burris (Madelynn) of Troy, NC and nieces Shea Walter of Troy, NC and Meredith Garcia (Nelson) of Biscoe, NC, great nieces & nephews: Wakelyn, Lorelai, Colden, Layton & Beto.
Matt was the proud father of Dylan Eli Kneller of Albemarle, NC.
Matt was known to those around him as fun loving, kind, and definitely a jokester. He was described as a “big ol’ teddy bear” and a “gentle giant”.
Friends and family will celebrate his life with a memorial service at Lake Tillery Church with Reverend Chip McAulay officiating on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2 pm. 2207 River Rd, Troy, NC
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mount Gilead Fire Department in Matt’s memory; 106 E Allenton St, Mt. Gilead, NC 27306.