Matthew Ryan Dillon

Matthew Ryan Dillon, 29, of Rosedale, tragically lost his battle with depression late last week. He was born on September 1, 1987, in Terre Haute to Robert and Kathy (Williams) Dillon. Matthew was a 2006 graduate of Terre Haute North Vigo High School. He also attended Rose Hulman Institute of Technology and graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He most recently was attending ISU where he was pursuing a degree in pharmacy. Matthew is survived by his mother, Kathy Dillon; sister, Elizabeth Christjansen and her husband Matthew; nephews, Logan Dillon and Desmond Christjansen; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Dillon; grandfathers, George Williams and Robert J. Dillon; and grandmothers, LaVeeda Williams and Mary Dillon. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 3 at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in honor of Matthew may be made to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. If you, or someone you know, are having thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. The life you save could be your own. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mattoxwood.com