Matthew Smith's Obituary
Matthew Smith, age 32, of Tilden, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 2:50 p.m. in St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia, IL.
Matthew was born on November 1, 1985 in Sparta, IL, the son of Rodney E. and Annette M. (Vuichard) Smith. He previously worked at Pistol City, Coulterville, IL and currently worked as an ironworker for Rockbranch Ironworks Local 392. Matthew loved riding motorcycles and four-wheelers.
Survivors include his father, Rodney E. (Cathy) Smith of Tilden, IL; his paternal grandparents, Earl (Grace) Smith of Farmington, MO and Linda Woodside of Coulterville, IL; one sister, Maria Smith (Matthew Pierce) of Coulterville, IL; and two brothers, Zack (Jaycie) Wright of Marissa, IL and Jordan Wright (Abby Knope) of St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Annette Smith; his maternal grandparents, Charles "Chuck" and June Vuichard; and his paternal step-grandfather, Wilmer G. Woodside.
A graveside memorial service for close family and friends will be held in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements
What’s your fondest memory of Matthew?
What’s a lesson you learned from Matthew?
Share a story where Matthew's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Matthew you’ll never forget.
How did Matthew make you smile?