Matthew R. Ingalls

November 21, 1995 - June 5, 2020

Matthew R. Ingalls, age 24 of Amherst passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 5, 2020. He was born on November 21, 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio to John and Marlene (nee Wilson) Ingalls. Matthew was a 2013 graduate of Marion L. Steel High School, in Amherst. Matthew was known by his family as a tender hearted, gentle Giant. The love we have for him will never fade; he will be missed by all who ever met him. The world is a little colder in his absence. Matthew is survived by his parents, John, and Marlene Ingalls; brothers, Johnny (Jasmine) Ingalls, and Daniel; grandmother, Mary Wilson; nieces, Teagan and Makenzie; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who are also known as the “Ingalls Jungle”. He was preceded in death by his brother, David; and his grandmother, Mary Ingalls. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral &Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral center. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the funeral home will be following specific guidelines to ensure the safety of all visitors. We ask that you enter through the main entrance of the funeral center, please pay your respects to the family, and exit immediately after through our gathering center door. We encourage all visitors to wear face covering, limited seating will be provided for the service to ensure that a six feet separation is maintained.