The memorial service for Matthew Eric (Smitty) Smith will be Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 2:00PM in the Memorial Park Garden Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Lee will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Henninger-Hinson Funeral Home.

Matthew was born October 31, 1972 in Enid, Oklahoma to Cecil M. Smith and Barbara Marion Daniels and died peacefully on September 15, 2013 with his family members at his side.

Early in life Matt excelled in many sports and was especially good at racing bicycles and won events all over the state. He later became an avid mountain biker and won several events across the country, anything with wheels and a motor that went fast was for him. He later enjoyed spending time with friends and playing pool. Matt operated his own lawn service business over fifteen years and took pride in taking care of his lawn. Cancer knew it found a tough opponent in him and he fought it as long as humanly possible.

He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Linda Jones of Enid, father Cecil Smith of Enid, mother Barbara Ford, of Bristow, OK., sister Gina Smith Butler, of South Pasadena, CA., brother Jon Smith, of Enid, half-brother Luke Fortney and half-sister Susan Banks, both of Bristow, OK. As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hospice Circle of Love.

Condolences may be made to the family online at www.enidwecare.com