SSgt Matthew S. Sitton, 26, of Largo, Florida, was killed in action in Afghanistan on August 2, 2012.

SSgt Sitton was assigned to 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C.; He is survived by his wife, Sarah M.; son, Brodey S.; parents, Cheryl and Steve of Largo; sister, Jessica (Christopher) McMahan of Largo; brothers, Jonathan and Cody of Largo; two nieces; one nephew; and numerous aunts, uncles and grand-mothers.

Funeral service to be held Saturday, August 11, 2012 at the First Baptist Church Indian Rocks, 12685 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL at 1:00 p.m.

A Memorial Fund has been established for Brodey S. Sitton: USB Financial Services, 150 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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