In Memory Of
Matthew Kirk Sanford
1976
2020
Matthew Kirk Sanford
January 19, 1976 — August 16, 2020
Matthew Kirk Sanford was born January 19, 1976 in Louisville KY and passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 16, 2020 in Bullitt County, KY at age 44. Matthew lived in Louisville KY his entire life.
Matthew loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed spending time on the lake, participating in Scouts, and really loved playing ball from the time he could first hold one. He played T-ball as a young child and continued on to play on the Little League All-Star team. He played church basketball and tennis, but most of all, he loved playing golf. He played on the boy's golf team at Louisville Male High School and continued to play throughout the rest of his life. Matthew thoroughly enjoyed his time working at the Charlie Vettiner Golf Course and continued to improve his golf game under the direction of the Pro, Carl Owen, his friend and mentor. Matthew enjoyed going to church and was a longtime member at Southeast Christian Church.
After a car accident at 18, Matthew struggled with the results of a Traumatic Brain Injury. But with the support of Access Community Assistance and his doctor Ben Schoenbachler, he was able to live an independent life and continued to do some of the things he loved. The family would like to thank all of the healthcare providers that helped Matthew over the years. Matthew brought joy to his family and friends with a contagious smile and was liked by everyone who met him.
Matthew was preceded in death by his much loved uncle, Bill Burchett. Matthew is survived by his mother, Debbie Sanford, father, Rodney Sanford, younger brother, Aaron Sanford, his grandmother, Ruth Burchett, his uncle, Larry Burchett (Cyndi), his uncle, Mark Sanford (Becky), and multiple cousins.
Matthew's life will be celebrated at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville KY 40243 with a visitation service on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-4pm, and at Chapel in the Woods (Southeast Christian Church), 1407 Moser Rd, Louisville KY 40299 on Sunday, August 23rd at 4pm. Both services will be celebrated with Covid restrictions of required masks and social distancing. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Kentuckiana Epilepsy Foundation or the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky.
Online condolences may be left by clicking "Share Memories".
Matthew loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed spending time on the lake, participating in Scouts, and really loved playing ball from the time he could first hold one. He played T-ball as a young child and continued on to play on the Little League All-Star team. He played church basketball and tennis, but most of all, he loved playing golf. He played on the boy's golf team at Louisville Male High School and continued to play throughout the rest of his life. Matthew thoroughly enjoyed his time working at the Charlie Vettiner Golf Course and continued to improve his golf game under the direction of the Pro, Carl Owen, his friend and mentor. Matthew enjoyed going to church and was a longtime member at Southeast Christian Church.
After a car accident at 18, Matthew struggled with the results of a Traumatic Brain Injury. But with the support of Access Community Assistance and his doctor Ben Schoenbachler, he was able to live an independent life and continued to do some of the things he loved. The family would like to thank all of the healthcare providers that helped Matthew over the years. Matthew brought joy to his family and friends with a contagious smile and was liked by everyone who met him.
Matthew was preceded in death by his much loved uncle, Bill Burchett. Matthew is survived by his mother, Debbie Sanford, father, Rodney Sanford, younger brother, Aaron Sanford, his grandmother, Ruth Burchett, his uncle, Larry Burchett (Cyndi), his uncle, Mark Sanford (Becky), and multiple cousins.
Matthew's life will be celebrated at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive, Louisville KY 40243 with a visitation service on Saturday, August 22nd from 2-4pm, and at Chapel in the Woods (Southeast Christian Church), 1407 Moser Rd, Louisville KY 40299 on Sunday, August 23rd at 4pm. Both services will be celebrated with Covid restrictions of required masks and social distancing. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Kentuckiana Epilepsy Foundation or the Brain Injury Alliance of Kentucky.
Online condolences may be left by clicking "Share Memories".
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