Matthew Edward Anderson

Matthew Edward Anderson, age 23, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011 in Bartow. Born March 15, 1988 in Winter Haven, Matt was a lifelong area resident. Matt was a graduate of Bartow High School, Class of 2006. He worked in the construction industry. Matt's hobbies included surfing and riding motorcycles. Matt is survived by his parents Todd and Wendy Anderson of Eagle Lake, maternal grandmother Frances Parrish of Eagle Lake, paternal grandmother Jane Nelson and husband Roy of Lakeland, paternal grandfather Martin Anderson of Bartow, aunts and uncles; Tommy and Sherri Russ of Bartow, and James and Carmen Anderson of Bartow. He also leaves behind his cousins; Benson Farmer, Bailey Russ, Jesse Anderson all of Bartow, along with all of his friends. A memorial service will be held Monday, October 24th at 6:00P.M. at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow.