Matthew “Matt” T. Cox, age 32 years of Henderson, NV and formerly of Lambertville, MI, died unexpectedly Monday, December 22, 2008.  Born December 30, 1975 in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Debra (Graham) and Timothy Armstrong.   Matthew was a 1994 graduate of Bedford High School where he was active in Soiree, Choir, Drama, plays and musicals. He was also the first Bedford High student to win the Michigan Solo Performer award two years in a row.  Matthew then received his bachelors of Education from Western Michigan University.  He was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity, American Choral Directors Association, Nevada Music Education Association and Music Educator National Conference.  As a member of Phi Mu Alpha, Matt sang with them at St Petersburg and Moscow in celebration of the 50th anniversary of World War II.
He was a member of the A'capella group "VII" who performed in many venues, including Epcot Center. They produced a self-titled CD containing popular favorites and original music. Matt was entirely responsible for composing the arrangements for all the songs.  For the past 2 ½ years, he was the choir and music director for Basic High School in Henderson, NV.  Prior he was Hopkins School Choir Director in Hopkins, MI and started their first choir program for grades K-12. 

Surviving are his loving parents, Debra (Graham) and Timothy Armstrong of Lambertville, MI.  Sister, Kristin Cox of Lambertville, MI.  Grandparents, Robert and Margaret Graham and Alice and Walter Armstrong, both of Toledo, OH. 

Visitation will be from 3-9 pm Friday, January 2, 2009 at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 am.  Interment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, OH.  Memorial may be made to the donor’s choice.

"Matt touched many lives with his passion for music and will be forever remembered for his ability to reach kids through music and inspire them. We will all remember his boisterous laugh, kind words of encouragement and his need to help others. Matt stayed very close to his Mom and sister throughout his life; they shared a bond that is rarely seen in families. His spirit will live on through our love and memories. Matt will never be forgotten."