Matthew LeRoy Nelson Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Matthew LeRoy Nelson in Ann Arbor, Michigan, born in Lansing, Michigan, who passed away on December 7, 2025 at the age of 52. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Paula Penhorwood Nelson; and his grandparents, Roy, Irene Nelson, Charles and Joyce Penhorwood.
He is survived by: his wife Suzalyn; his children, Chelsea Smith, Dominique Sumerix (Zach Spagnuolo), Justin Nelson, Lucas Nelson, Marcus Nelson and Brianna Banfield; his father LeRoy Nelson; his sisters, Amanda Canfield (Scott) and Jennifer Yauney (John); his siblings' children, Elizabeth Smith, Will Smith, Andrew Cook (Karli), Jennifer Smith (Tyler), Evelyn Canfield and Sophia Canfield; and his close friends, Brad Butcher and Jodi Dekett "Work Wife".
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Burkhead-Green-Kilgo Funeral Home (206 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte, MI 48813). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, December 19th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
Those desiring may make contributions in Matt's memory to the Capital Area Humane Society http://www.cahs-lansing.org or The Marfan Foundation http://www.marfan.org.
