1992
Matthew
2011
Matthew Chase Lewis
February 22, 1992 — January 9, 2011
Matthew Chase Lewis, 18 of Gastonia went home to be with the Lord January 9, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was a native of Gaston County, born February 22, 1992 to Todd and Sherry Poarch Lewis.
Chase was a 2010 graduate of Ashbrook High School. He was an active member of Connections Ministries, in Belmont. His courageous and brave heart shined through his warm smile. He was a blessing to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Gerald Poarch.
Survivors include his parents Todd and Sherry Poarch Lewis; a sister, Lauren Lewis; and two brothers, Chad Bartlett and wife Amanda, and Cory Bartlett and wife Catherine, and a niece Halle Bartlett. His grandparents Marie Poarch, Don and Judy Lewis all of Gastonia. Great Grandmother Pauline Shields of Gastonia; uncles Carroll Poarch and wife Debbie, Kevin Poarch and wife Pam, and several cousins, and Chase's loving and devoted girlfriend Jessica Ballesteros who shared a love that most people don't get to experience in a lifetime.
Celebration of life service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Ranlo Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Thompson, Rev. Chuck Hodge, and Rev. Matt Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at the church. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, with the releasing of the doves.
Memorials may be made to Connections Ministries, P.O. Box 57 Belmont, NC 28012 or Presbyterian Hemby, 200 Hawthorne Ln. Charlotte, NC 28204. Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Road Gastonia, NC (704-864-5144) is caring for the family.
Chase was a 2010 graduate of Ashbrook High School. He was an active member of Connections Ministries, in Belmont. His courageous and brave heart shined through his warm smile. He was a blessing to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Gerald Poarch.
Survivors include his parents Todd and Sherry Poarch Lewis; a sister, Lauren Lewis; and two brothers, Chad Bartlett and wife Amanda, and Cory Bartlett and wife Catherine, and a niece Halle Bartlett. His grandparents Marie Poarch, Don and Judy Lewis all of Gastonia. Great Grandmother Pauline Shields of Gastonia; uncles Carroll Poarch and wife Debbie, Kevin Poarch and wife Pam, and several cousins, and Chase's loving and devoted girlfriend Jessica Ballesteros who shared a love that most people don't get to experience in a lifetime.
Celebration of life service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Ranlo Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Thompson, Rev. Chuck Hodge, and Rev. Matt Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at the church. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park, with the releasing of the doves.
Memorials may be made to Connections Ministries, P.O. Box 57 Belmont, NC 28012 or Presbyterian Hemby, 200 Hawthorne Ln. Charlotte, NC 28204. Condolences may be made to the family at www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com. Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home 2916 Union Road Gastonia, NC (704-864-5144) is caring for the family.
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