Matthew Shawn Smith, 35, of Polk City, FL passed away on Nov. 1, 2016 in Columbia, MO. He was born on July 20, 1981 in Winter Haven, FL and was a lifelong resident of Polk County. He was the owner of One Time Sod and Irrigation as well as a member of Trophy Club Outfitters and Habitat Health and Fitness.
Matt was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Lester Smith and Troy Gleason, and grandmother, Annie Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Jessica Smith, parents; Don Smith and Tammie Smith, daughter, Abby Lee Smith, son, Weston Matthew Smith, all of Polk City, FL, sisters; Bridget Hipple of Winter Haven, FL, Lori (Larry) Albritton, Amanda (Sean) Hendricks, all of Polk City, FL, brother, Shane (Whitney) Smith of Alturas, FL, and grandmother, Evalene Zaiser of Winter Haven, FL.
A visitation will be held on Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 from 10-11 a.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church in Auburndale, FL, with a service following at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting live plants be sent.
