Thursday, March 15, 2018 8:28 am

Matthew Eric Greenway, age 40, of Rutherfordton, passed away on March 7, 2018.

He is survived by his very special friend Stacie Garrison of Lake Wylie, SC, his parents Brad and Melanie Greenway of Rutherfordton, his sister Amanda Greenway and her husband Jesse Bender of Fairview, his grandparents Thomas and Ruth Greenway of Green Creek, and many beloved uncles, aunts and cousins. Matthew especially loved his fur babies Catalina and Banjo. He was predeceased by his grandparents James A. Johnson and Ruby M. Johnson of Polk County. Matthew was employed by American Airlines at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte. He considered his co-workers his second family and they were a constant source of strength and comfort during his life and his illness. He was also co-owner of G2 Soaps in Lake Wylie, SC. Matthew will be best remembered for his compassion and for his unfailing sense of humor.

A Memorial Service was held in his honor at Spencer Baptist Church, Spindale. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Camp Carmel c/o Ruth Greenway, 22 Pine Meadows Lane, Tryon. NC 28782.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.