Matthew Christopher White passed away on February 26, 2025, at the age of 35.

He was born in Houston, Texas, on February 27, 1989. He was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Judy, and is survived by his loving wife of 8 years, Abbra White. He is also lovingly remembered by his daughter Emilia, stepdaughter Madilyn, father-in-law Curt (Eleanor), Aunt Deborah (Lloyd), cousins Sean (Chrissy), Jameson, Heather, Mayzie, and Landry, sister Jennifer (Garry), niece London, nephews Miles and Crosby, and his father Harvey and mother Lesa.

Matthew served in the United States Air Force for 6 years. After separating from Active Duty, he became a devoted Federal Civil Servant. His hobbies included reading, writing, football, and growing a garden of native plants.

Those who knew him well understood his love of nature and how he always tried to make the world around him a little bit better than how he found it. His humor, which he shared with his friends and family, will be forever missed but never forgotten.

Service Information:

Friday, March 14, 2025

A Memorial Service will be held at Scott Air Force Base at 0900, followed by a full Military Honors burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. For those who do not have access to attend the service at Scott Air Force Base, they are welcome to attend the Jefferson Barracks service at 1130.

In lieu of flowers, family requests for donations to be given to the Missouri Botanical Gardens or the Shaw Nature Reserve.