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Matthew Scott Thomas Henderson, 19, of North Vernon, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, 2010, in Decatur County.

Born on Oct. 25, 1990, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Tom and Artina Doty Henderson of North Vernon.

Survivors include two sisters, Tesla and Vivian Doty of North Vernon; grandparents, Shirley Doty of North Vernon, Mary Henderson of Hope and Marci Doty of Nashville; uncles, Steven Jr. and Will Doty of North Vernon; an aunt, Lettie (Franz) Harker of Hope, and cousins, Shay, Dakota, and Breanna Doty of North Vernon, and Franz and Natasha Harker, both of Hope.

Matthew’s grandfather, Steven Doty Sr., died Thursday, Feb. 25. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Charles Henderson, and a cousin, Danielle Doty.

He was a member of the National Guard. He loved wrestling, boxing, reading and animals.

Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Norman Funeral Home in Hope with a celebration of his life following at 3 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be donated to a memorial fund for Matthew through the funeral home.