Matthew Worden

Matthew Orvel Worden, 38, of Holland, Michigan and formerly of Port Huron, died Friday, November 16, 2018.

He was born May 20, 1980 in Port Huron, to the late Terry and Cindy Worden.

Matthew was a 1999 graduate of Port Huron Northern High School, where he excelled in football. He also attended Northwood University, where he played football. He transferred to Hope College, where he graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in business management. He loved football and was an excellent chef.

He is survived by his sister, Carrie (Demetri) Gregg; his brother Jason Worden; his nieces and nephews, Terry Heack, Brady, Delaney, Dylan and Dailee Gregg; his aunt, Kathy (Bud) Bennett; his extended family, Tom and Lisa Carr and Lacee (Mitch) Hughes; his best friends, T.J. Carr and Ryan Rankin; and his aunts, uncles, cousins and other friends. Matthew will lie in state at St. Edward on-the-Lake Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. The Reverend Lee Acervo will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the family.

Arrangements by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home.