Birth date: Jul 19, 1989 Death date: Mar 24, 2026
JENKINS, Matthew Joseph, age 36, of Franklin, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Matthew honorably served in the United States Army and was patriotic all his life. He was well known for being a jack-of-all-trad Read Obituary
There are no words! I can barely get the words out to inform others. For 23 years I was your bonus mom, your foodie buddy and the one you bickered with about EVERYTHING literally. That was our relationship, we would argue what color green the grass was then go on a spree of who could find the oddest shaped fruit or the largest carrots. You are your dad’s world, his fishing buddy, his best friend. I will miss those every other day calls telling us what you explored that day, the pictures of rainbows under the storm clouds, the holy grail carrot you found!! Just everything reminds us of you!! This is not a goodbye tribute, this is a we will see you soon promise. Rest in Heaven our dear son! We love you!
Even though I was nine years older, I spent a lot of time with Matt growing up. I loved playing all the baby and toddler games with him when he was little, and video game marathons as he got older. So many of my memories include time with him alongside our cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents…those moments will always stay with me.
Like so many families, life took us in different directions as we grew older. But growing up with a cousin like Matt means having a forever friend, no matter how far apart life takes you.
I find comfort in knowing that one day, he’ll be part of my welcoming party in heaven.
I love you, Matthew. You will always hold a place in my heart.
Even though I was nine years older, I spent a lot of time with Matt growing up. I loved playing all the baby and toddler games with him when he was little, and video game marathons as he got older. So many of my memories include time with him alongside our cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents…those moments will always stay with me.
Like so many families, life took us in different directions as we grew older. But growing up with a cousin like Matt means having a forever friend, no matter how far apart life takes you.
I find comfort in knowing that one day, he’ll be part of my welcoming party in heaven.
I love you, Matthew. You will always hold a place in my heart.
