Hayes Funeral Home
P.O. Box 387
Elba, Alabama 36323
Ph. Number (334) 897-2225

Mark Ray Matthews age 48, a resident of Elba, Alabama passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 in Yangon, Myanmar due to complications from COVID-19. Memorial services will be held Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, September 16, 2021 beginning at 5:00 PM with Rev,. Chris Tidwell officiating. Special music will be provided by Nathan Bagwell. Visitation be be held at Hayes Funeral Home on Thursday, September 16, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Private committal services will be held at Evergreen cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.
Mark was a 1991 graduate of Elba High School, and later attended various colleges completing his training as an advanced EMT, and was licensed in Alabama and Texas. He was currently employed by Diamond Offshore as a safety representative. Mark served as a volunteer fireman with the Bullock fire department where he enjoyed the camaraderie with his fellow firemen. He will be remembered for his genuine personality, willingness to help others, and his devoted love for his family, and especially his "Amy Lee". He was a hard worker, and would make any necessary sacrifice to be sure his girls lacked for nothing.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife - Amy Lee Sasser Matthews, Elba, AL, daughter - Camery (Spence Crosby) Matthews, Geneva, AL, daughter - Brayton Martin, Troy, AL, daughter - Kalyn Martin, Elba, AL, and a granddaughter - Kohen Crosby of Geneva, Alabama. He also is survived by his parents - Patsy and Charles Ray Matthews, Elba, AL, brother - Troy (Kim) Matthews, Kinston, AL, along with his mother-in-law - Edith Sasser and father-In-law - Randy Sasser of Elba, Alabama, sister-in- law, Chassidy Morgan and brother-in-law Drew Morgan of Brantley, AL, and nephews, Trevor and Logan Matthews of Kinston, AL, and Brent and Cobey Morgan of Brantley, Alabama.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Matthews family.