Matthew Elston Green

Matthew Elston Green was born February 15, 1993 and was called home May 15, 2021. “Matthew Man” was a fighter from the very beginning. Expected to live just over a year, he outdid literally twentyfold what the doctors initially thought, fighting through every diagnosis and illness with the strength of a warrior and showing everyone what determination, love of family, and God can do. Matt was the backbone of the family, a blessing to everyone who met him, and someone from whom you learned what life was really all about. He also inspired many of his family to pursue careers in medicine. His Mom became a Physician Assistant, his big sister a Nurse Practitioner, and his little sister is in nursing school at JBU. As one of his many admirers explained it, you never knew you could love anyone so much who spoke so little until you met Matt. He enjoyed going outdoors on a pretty day, drinking Dr Pepper, riding on a 4-wheeler, and having loved ones hold his hand and talk to him. He would wave his hands excitedly when you took him on a “drive, drive” or when he was really feeling the music (and sometimes even the sermon from Pastor Tim) in church. When we get to heaven, we will look forward to hearing Matt’s full voice and watching him walk for the very first time. Matt leaves behind an extended family grateful to have been entrusted by God for his 28 years. His mom Melinda Ericson (Ed). His Dad Elston Green (Donna). His siblings Monica Nobles (Nathan), Dalton Robbins, and Rachel Robbins. His step siblings Drew and Elizabeth Tankersley, and Ethan Ericson. His grandparents Elmer and Mareene Green - d, Riley Christensen (Mary - d), Shari Douglas (Ron Ball - d), Jan Ericson (Ed - d), and Jane Tunstall (Donald - d). His aunts: Sharon Ainsworth (HD), Karen James (Greg), and Kameesha Williams (Allen). Uncles: Cody Christensen (Tammy), Rory Christensen (April), and Rocky Christensen (Emily). His great aunts Ginny and Mindi Watlington. His nephew Michael. And lots of cousins, friends, and caretakers who adored him. He is being cheered on through the pearly gates by those in his family who preceded him in death. He will be greatly missed. A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at New Life Church, 1611 Cheri Whitlock Dr, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Springhill Cemetery in Springhill, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2021 at Wasson Funeral Home in Siloam Springs. The service will be live streamed on New Life Church Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nlcss.

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Matthew Elston Green

February 15, 1993 - May 15, 2021