Matthew Stephen Lawrence Minton

June 24, 1995 - October 6, 2019

Matthew Stephen Lawrence Minton passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019. He was 24 years old. Matt was born June 24, 1995 into a loving family, Mom Becky, Dad Larry and fabulous, fun loving older sister Meghan. He was a native son of Metairie, Louisiana, he graduated from Crescent City Christian School after a brief Katrina relocation in Texas. At a very young age Matthew learned to appreciate nature from his dad. That appreciation led to self-employment in the landscape and maintenance field. He worked outside and played outside. Some of Matt’s favorite activities were biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and sailing. Matthew had a craving to be in the mist of God’s creation, it was his place to worship God. As he would explore the outdoors he would collect natures treasures to create works of art to share God’s creation with others. Matthew was constantly thinking of others and giving his art away. Not only was he giving his art, but he also gave his time and energy. Matt was a kind young man with a generous spirit and always willing to help. If you needed him, he was there for you. He enjoyed helping people. As part of his love for family and friends he would cook breakfast for his mom and dinner for granny whenever possible. Matt had a variety of passions including family gatherings, food, festivals, fireworks and music. He couldn’t drive past Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery without stopping by to buy meat pies. He was a complicated young man that words cannot describe, but his pleasant disposition, gentleness and smile would touch your soul. Matthew is the loving son of Rebecca “Becky” Breaux Minton and Lawrence “Larry” Calvin Minton, Jr. Brother of Meghan Minton, Monica Orms, (Chris), Michelle Perrier (Frederic) and Makaya Rodriguez (Oscar). Grandson of Stanley and Jackie Stoltz Breaux and the late Lawrence C. Minton, Sr. and Doris Hawthorn Minton. Nephew of Bridget Breaux, Brian Breaux (Darlene), Christine Holton (Aaron) and Garry Minton (Patrice). Also survived by many cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life memorial service at Williams Blvd. Baptist Church, 3000 Williams Blvd., Kenner in the multipurpose room, in the back right corner of the church property, on Idaho Ave. on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Orleans City Park in the name of Matthew Minton at www.neworleanscitypark.com Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen and Son funeral home. To share memories are condolences visit www.muhleisen.com