Matthew E. Thompson

Date of Birth
October 3, 1984
Date of Passing
May 22, 2023
Date, Time, & Place of Visitation
Friday, June 2, 2023, 4:00 - 7:00 PM, at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home
Matthew E. Thompson 38, of Quincy, died on May 22, 2023. He was born on October 3rd, 1984 in Quincy. Matt was a self-employed contractor for most of his life. Matt loved working with his hands and building things.
Matt had the biggest heart and never knew a stranger. Matt could have a conversation with anybody, he loved to make people laugh. Matt enjoyed helping anyone.
Matt enjoyed sitting down by the Mississippi River, boating, camping, being outdoors, and his recently found joy in building motor bikes. Matt loved country music, especially Alan Jackson and Johnny Cash.
He is survived by:
HIS MOTHER: Sherry Lynn Graff Thompson
HIS FATHER: George William Thompson, Jr. (Penny)
HIS CHILDREN: Levi Thompson, Lillian Thompson and Douglas Thompson
HIS GRANDCHILDREN: Mikah and Mariana
HIS MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER: Judith Graff
HIS SIBLINGS: Michael Thompson (Arryn Calkins); his twin brother, Mitchell Thompson and Sara Dieker (Brandon)
Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Matthew was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ralph Graff and his paternal grandparents, George and Margaret Thompson.
A Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 4:00 util 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. A Celebration of Matthew’s life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Quincy Humane Society. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
So sorry for your loss. I’m Brenda (Gooding) Ohnemus I remember the kids from Baldwin School they were all very nice polite kids I couldn’t believe that he passed away so young and a long life ahead of him. May Matt rest in peace now. I will not be able to come to his visitation or funeral but I’ll be thinking of you all.Prayer for all of you.
What a loss to all who knew Matt. He had a heart if gold and a great friend and go worker.
I always told Matt he looked like a young version of Alan Jackson ! He would just smile and nod his head.
May God hold you Matt, 🙏 until we all meet again in our Father’s heavenly kingdom. 😔
Pops you will be missed Daizie, Jason, Calvin, Brandon and myself all love you fly high DADDY (Grandpa)
Matthew you will be missed by many. I am extremely pleased by how fairly you treated my mother. R.I.P. my friend.
We love him miss you very much daddy. Grand babies miss u to daizie Jason and Calvin love u
Levi , I’m so very sorry for the loss of your father and Grand to your children . You are in my thoughts and prayers today and the many days ahead of you . Love you , Kristi , Jess , Jeremiah and Jaxon .
Sending my condolences to all of the family and special prayers for Sherry and George 🙏🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss.
Matt We love and miss you
I am so for you alls loss