Matthew Alan Colvin, 43, passed away on December 24, 2024.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 7, 1981, he was the son of Carmon Colvin and Billie Fike Colvin. An intelligent, strong, and outgoing man, Matthew was known for his generosity and loving heart. He truly never met a stranger, and everyone who crossed his path loved him.
Matthew was very proud of Southstar Heating & Air Conditioning, the small business he operated for almost 8 years. He took great pride in being a hard worker and taking care of customers. In his free time he enjoyed working out at the local gym, gardening, and flying. He was especially proud of his airplane. Flying was a hobby that brought him great happiness. He was an exceptionally good pilot and loved watching sunsets from up in the air.
His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, reflecting the warmth and kindness he shared with the world. Matthew will be dearly missed.
He is preceded in death by his Uncles, Billy Colvin, Bobby Wayne Colvin, and Jim Schindler. Grandparents, Floyd Carmon Colvin, Mary Stinson Colvin, William L Fike, and Julia Martin Fike.
He is survived by his parents, Carmon and Billie Colvin; Brothers, Michael Colvin and David Colvin (Kelsey); Uncle, Johnny Colvin (Chela); Aunts, Joanne Colvin McNorton (Mike), Debbie Colvin Brockman (Ford), Kathy Rossi-Wilkes Colvin, Judy Fike Bowen (Larry); and Carolyn Fike Schindler; Nephew and Nieces, Cooper Colvin, Leah Colvin, and Charlotte Colvin; as well as many cousins and other loving family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 18th at NorthPark Baptist Church, 5700 Deerfoot Parkway, Trussville, Alabama 35173. Visitation 9:30am – 11:00am. Service at 11:00am
A Memorial Service will also be held Sunday, January 26th at Bridge Point Fellowship Church, 1355 W Round Bunch Rd, Bridge City, Texas 77611. Service will begin at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Matthew’s memory to one or more of the following: unforsakenministry.org, NorthPark Missions, or Bridge Point Fellowship, (with memo “For Matthew Colvin”).