Matthew L. Smith

Matthew L. Smith, age 41, of Linn, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024.

Matt was born on January 15, 1983, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Stephen “Snuffy” Smith and Bonnie (Sallin) Brandt, who survives in Chamois.

Matt was a 2001 graduate of Linn High School. 

On May 31, 2008, Matt was united in marriage to Chelsea McCuskey at St. George Catholic Church in Linn. Chelsea survives at their home.

Matt was employed as a carpenter for local business. He later went to work at Thermocore of Missouri from February 2003 until February of 2014. Then he went to work for Riley Toyota and later was the finance manager at Rusty Drewing Toyota in Jefferson City, until his passing. 

Matt had a nitch for sales. He turned his carpenter job at Thermocore into a sales position by the time he left. Matt always said that anything was for sale for the right price. 

Matt was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn. 

Matt enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling and watching/coaching his kids play sports. He was a perfectionist, who enjoyed mowing the grass and getting his stripes just right. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and also enjoyed watching all NBA games. He put 110% into everything he did and mastered it quickly, anything from picking up volleyball for the first time to any job he ever did. He always made time for people no matter what he was doing. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his children, family, friends and going to family gatherings. 

In addition to his mother, and wife of 16 years, Matt is survived by his five children, Addisyn Grace, Kynlee Renee, Mylee Lynn, Paisley Mae, and Beckham Matthew Smith, all of the home; his siblings, John (Krystle) Smith of Bonnots Mill, Sarah Pyatt of Linn, Rebeka (Dustin) Stevens of Columbia, Christopher (Claire Hemphill) Brandt of Chamois, Mikalah (Alex) Lauberth of Bonnots Mill, Aaron Brandt of St. Louis, Katie (Tyler Lopez) Brandt of Chamois, Claire Brandt of Chamois, Tyler Brandt of Chamois, and Dawson Brandt of Chamois; parents-in-law, James McCuskey and Angela Casey of Chamois, Ed and Stacy Thoenen of Linn, and Cathy Roark of Linn; siblings-in-law, Alyssa (Josh) Temmen of Westphalia, Kristin McCuskey of Linn, Shelby (Stephen Padgett) Thoenen of Montgomery City, James “Jimmy” (Ella Scheulen) McCuskey of Linn; along many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

In addition to his father, Matt was preceded in death by his stepfather, Gerald “Gary” Brandt, and a niece, Audrianna Putt.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with Fr. Colin Franklin as the Celebrant. Interment will be in the St. George Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Family of Matthew Smith. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel, Linn, Missouri (897-2214)   www.mortonchapel.com