Matthew was born on December 29th, 1993, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He grew up in Wellington, Florida, and relocated to Georgia, where he graduated from North Forsyth High School. Following graduation, he served in the United States Navy, carrying out his service until 2016.

Matthew was an avid collector of antiques, books, and coins and had a profound interest in his family's genealogy. He spent his free time studying history and geography and expressed himself through his music and poetry. He was known for his wit, intellect, expansive vocabulary, and strong work ethic. He was a loving son, brother, and friend.

Matthew is preceded in death by his grandpa Martin G. Nielsen, nanny Penny Jo Polley, and sister Kyndahl Ranae Nielsen.

His memory will be cherished by his parents, Mark and Kimberly Nielsen, sister Kassidy Miller (Matt), brother Luke Nielsen, and many extended family members and friends.

He will be laid to rest at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia, and the details of his funeral service will be provided later through Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory in Cumming, Georgia.

Family will receive friends on Sunday Febuary 4, 2024 at the Jones Funeral home in Jacksonville from 9:00am to 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, North Carolina, through the link below.

https://www.crystalcoasthospicehouse.org/donate-now/