Matthew Blake King, age 19

Lost to gun violence on June 21, 2020 in Rural Retreat, Virginia.

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    2 heart of gold
    1 easygoing, friendly, kind
    1 loving, caring, and loyal
    2 an adopted grandson
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    2 Rural Retreal High School
    2 Rural Retreat High School
    2 Wytheville Community College
    1 Wytheville Community College.
  • Comments:
    1 Sending love to your sweet Momma. Rest in paradise🕊. Chandler's Mom, Amy

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