John Eric Matthews 30, of Baker, Florida passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 peacefully at home with his Mom and Dad at his side. John was born on April 17, 1994 in Willingboro, New Jersey to Eric Todd Matthews and Tammy Beers Matthews.
John moved here to Okaloosa County in October 2000 and has been a resident ever since. He was a Maintenance Technician and a member of Shockley Springs Baptist Church.
John his survived by his parents, Eric Todd and Tammy Beers Matthews, his God Mother, Barbra Adams, his aunts and uncles, Greg and Heidi Broadwater, Buster and Carmin Witthers, Alex Matthews and Peter Matthews, Jeff and Ronda Witthers his brother, William Matthews, his grandparents, Ronald and Beverly Matthews, her sister, Ashley Bacani (Jon), her nephews, Jayden and Jasper Bacani.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. from The Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service.
Brackney Funeral Service Chapel
Andria Robinson
March 5, 2025, 12:50 am
Love you little brother! I know you’re at peace now. We will miss you dearly. Love your louisiana sister❤️
Aunt Heidi
March 5, 2025, 3:02 am
Cancer stinks!
Johnny was a true hero he fought until the very end, and he will be truly missed.
He was a one of a kind, he would give the shirt of his back and help anyone, yet he was a kid at heart when it came to his aunt, always ready to take a nap or sweet talk me into making biscuits and gravy for him, now he’s a handsome angel, love you john Eric, hope you are fishing!!!
Aunt Mare
March 5, 2025, 5:40 pm
You were a true fighter till the end no more pain and suffering you will always be in our hearts forever ❤️.
Mary Ellen Runion
March 5, 2025, 5:43 pm
You were a fighter till the end we will miss you and you will always be in our hearts ❤️ love you
Antoinette Robinson
March 6, 2025, 2:35 am
My heart goes out to John’s family and friends. I had the pleasure of having John as a student when he went to Bruner. He was such a genuine, kind and friendly person and was loved by students and teachers alike. When I would run into him years later in the community, he would always go out of his way to say hello and ask how I was. He always had a smile and kind words to offer. He made the world a brighter place and will be missed. Praying for comfort and peace for all who knew and loved him.
Brittnany Harrison
March 6, 2025, 11:52 pm
I’ll love and miss you forever buddy! You were such a pure and genuine soul. We connected from the beginning and you have been my brother since. We could always pick up right where we left off no matter how much time had passed. You’ve been fighting this so hard and for a long time. I know you’re no longer in pain and that you are at peace. I’m more than sure that God was waiting with a warm embrace for you in heaven. Rest easy John. I love you so much man.
Kyla Brichetto
March 7, 2025, 1:43 pm
I’m blessed that I got the chance to meet him before he passed. With the short time that I knew him I could tell that he had such a pure soul, and he really touched those around him. His family welcomed me and made me feel at home right away, and they truly are amazing people. My condolences go out to the rest of John’s family and friends, and I will keep everyone in my prayers. ❤️
Karen McLaughlin
March 10, 2025, 7:03 pm
John was a very special young man.Always full of energy and loved to be hunting and fishing I met him playing football for Bruner with my son Brian.They were always planning something every weekend.You will be missed by so many Big John.