Matthew Eugene Johnson, 36, of Terre Haute, formerly of Rockville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his residence.

He was born November 28, 1989, in Clinton, Indiana, to Shirley Joy Thomas and Mark Johnson. Matthew was a 2008 graduate of Rockville High School and worked at Rockville IGA for over 15 years.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley (Jesse) Thomas of Terre Haute; his father, Mark (Betty) Johnson of Clinton; two brothers, Mark (Kayla) Joy of Rockville and Michael Johnson of Terre Haute; three nephews, Bryson Joy, Kolson Joy, and Liam Johnson; six aunts, Carol Joy, Kelly (Scott) White, Paige Joy, Jamie Joy, Paula Joy, and Peggy Joy; and two uncles, William Joy and Stanley Joy. He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Stanley Joy and uncle James Joy.

Matthew enjoyed taking walks, watching wrestling, playing baseball, and spending time with his friends.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday on October 22 at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 West Howard Street, Rockville, with Pastor Dana Morris officiating. Visitation will be held 12:00 noon until 2:00 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date at Beacon Hill Cemetery in Rockville.

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