Matthew Allen Clickner

Matthew Allen Clickner, 58, of Bloomingburg Ohio passed away unexpectedly at his residence February 18, 2025.

He was born on October 22,1966 in Washington Court House to Karen Ann Cook.

He graduated from Miami Trace and attended college at Southern State Community College where he studied accounting.

He is survived by his loving wife Shonna LaDawn Clickner whom he married in 2008.

He is survived by his mother Karen Cook of Bloomingburg, sister Mindy Cook of Bloomingburg, brother JR (Nicole) Cook of Bloomingburg.

Sister in law and brother in law, Bill (Mary) Myers of Chillicothe. Sister in law and brother in law, Anthony (Cheree) Benson of Chillicothe.

Several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nephews and God Children.

He was preceded in death by his father John Cook of Bloomingburg.

Matt drove school buses for both Miami Trace and Madison Plains school districts.

In 1996 he was honored when he was asked to drive competing athletes to the Olympics in Georgia.

On June 3, 2012, Matt was given an award for his retirement and outstanding service for 25 years of service as a lieutenant with the Bloomingburg, BPM Fire District.

Matt was employed by Davis Hay and Straw Transport where he managed the warehouse, drove semi and hauled grain and hay.

What made this job so special to him was being employed by his lifelong friend Brian Davis.

Matt had many interests and hobbies including International Harvesters, Tractor shows and Star Trek.

The thing that brought the most joy to him was spoiling all the kids in his and Shonna's life.

He would get the biggest kick out of handing the kids money. Good grades, bad days, sickness, broken hearts, all meant the kids were getting money from Uncle Matt. If the kids did something wrong, he was just as quick to give "the look", and some Uncle Matt advice was sure to follow.

Since he had none of his own, he loved each one like they were his. Mason (Jackie) Cook, Michael Cook, Christina Cook and Catherine Cook, Tyler (Emily) Demint, Kayla-Ann (Benjamin) Widmayer, Levi Benson, Ariyana (Trevor) Dove, Colton Tackett, Nevaeh Tackett, Molly Tackett, Carson Demint and Baby Anthony.

A viewing will be held Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 4-6pm and service to follow at 6pm (no gravesite) at Robert's Funeral Home, 509 Washington Ave., Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.

Matt was not a man that liked to dress up, so come as you wish. Wear your denim, ball caps and if you would like to join in wearing his favorite color, red.

In lieu of flowers, donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities Central Ohio, 711 E. Livingston Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43205 or call RMHC Front Desk 1.614.227.3700.