Matthew White, 57, of Bedford, IN, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2026. Born December 13, 1968, Matthew was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nancy White. He is survived by his siblings, Heidi (Alex) Raia, John White, Robert White, Dusty (Robyn) White, Laura (Adam) Lowder, Emily (John) Johnston, and Cameron White; and by his six daughters, Matison (Chad) Jacox, Alexis White, Jenaveve (Brandt) Cowley, Abigail White, Bella White, and Adalyn White.
Matthew was born and raised in rural Paoli, IN, and remembered that growing up in the country was “great” and produced memories that he would never forget. He graduated from Paoli Jr.-Sr. High School, where he was a star athlete in both football and baseball. After high school, he served a successful two-year mission in England for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While serving as a missionary, Matthew spent most of his time in Manchester, Liverpool, and Blackpool. He loved being a missionary and experienced tremendous personal growth. He said being a missionary was hard, but good.
After his missionary service, Matthew attended Ricks College in Rexburg, ID. He graduated from Ricks College with an Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences. Ultimately, he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Regents College, a member of The University of the State of New York.
While attending Ricks College in Rexburg, ID, he immediately started football camp. He also played baseball and was among the winners of a weightlifting contest. On the baseball team, he was nicknamed Matt “The Whirlwind” White and had a superstition of never stepping on the baselines or sidewalk cracks before a game, only on the grass. One of his college coaches said he was the fastest guy he had coached in 20 years, and he liked to just sit back and watch him run. He also played on an adult baseball team. He loved baseball almost as much as he loved people.
Matthew was an entrepreneur. After selling cars for Mazda, Ford, and Mitsubishi, Matthew co-founded Hoosier Foods Delivery Service in Southern Indiana. He later became a general contractor, developed land, and built houses in Virginia. He was also an artist, a lively storyteller, and a staunch friend.
Matthew’s pride and joy were his six daughters, and his thoughts were often of them. Most recently, his life revolved around his two youngest daughters. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Cremation was chosen, and a memorial service to honor Matthew’s life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located at 1010 Twenty-second Street, Bedford, IN, on June 13, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted to care for Matthew and his family during this difficult time.
Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.ThorneFunerals.com.
