Matthew Ruggles, 43, of Grayson, KY., passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2025 at King’s Daughter Medical Center in Ashland, KY. He was born in Morehead, KY., August 7, 1981 a son of the late William Ruggles and Debra Carver.
Matthew was an active advocate for addiction recovery. He was 4 years sober in his recovery journey and loved his job helping those struggling with addiction and was an active sponsor to many in need. He had an immense love for music and concerts. Matthew was a dean’s list academic with future acceptance to Marshall University. He loved spending time with friends and family, his faith was guided spirituality, and he also enjoyed studying astronomy, philosophy, psychology and all the inner workings of our consciousness.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Donald Carver and Jeanie Henderson.
Left behind to cherish his memory are fiance, Hannah Fannin; two daughters, Makayla Ruggles of Ashland, KY., and Angel Lynn Fannin of Grayson, KY; two sons, Kevin Ison and Gabe Matthew Fannin of Grayson, KY; one brother, Jason Lee (Angie) Ruggles of Ashland, KY; one sister, Toni Kamer of Garrison, KY; paternal grandparents, William (Della) Ruggles of Quincy, KY; two uncles, Donald Carver JR and Mark Ruggles; one aunt, Judy Carver; one niece, Katelyn Ruggles; one nephew, Nathan Ruggles; eight best friends, JD Richards, Ivan Caldwell, Jeremiah Johnson, Anson Kane, Tyler Chase, Teddy Thayer, Tad Barker and Trae Carver. He also leaves behind several other cousins, friends and family members who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be 7 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Roberson Funeral Home in South Shore, KY., with Amanda Meyer and Glenn Lawhun officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be at the funeral home Tuesday from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. A private inurnment will take place at Sunset Cemetery in Quincy, KY., at a later date.
