Matthew Preston Spivey

Matthew Preston Spivey departed from this Earth on December 15th, 2019, in the arms of an Angel. Born on December 18th, 1980; his parents are Lynna Meadows Morton and Paul Spivey. He is survived by his children Kennedy and Preston and their mother Kristina Spivey; brother Benjamin Spivey and nephew Forrest Spivey; step-father Barry Morton, and beloved wife Christin E. Haynes.

Matthew was a graduate of The Montgomery Academy, attended the University of Alabama, BS, and was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He served his country for eight years as a First Lieutenant with the Army (Infantry) and Alabama National Guard. He was a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, leading his soldiers with bravery and integrity. Matthew is accoladed with over 15+ Military Awards.

During his career as an Employment Specialist with the Family Guidance Center, he received numerous awards for his work with Alabama Prison Systems. Matthew also received an award for helping people with disabilities in 2018 from Governor Kay Ivey.

Matthew will be buried with Full Military Honors at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama on Monday, December 23rd, 2019 at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his honor.