Matthew R. Fuel

June 30, 2020

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Matthew R. Fuel, 28, of Frankfort, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Lebanon Indiana.  He was born December 31, 1991 in Frankfort to Jennifer (Fuel) Smith.

Matthew attended Frankfort High School and had lived in Frankfort his entire life.  He had previously worked at Dean’s Tree Service.  Matthew loved racing, fishing, music, children, sports and was a big Tony Stewart fan.

Due to the circumstances facing our Nation, this service will be live streamed on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 2 p.m., the link to participate follows:

https://webcasts.lifetributes.com/1075932

 

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be from 12 Noon-2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The family asks that in accordance with guidelines, visitors maintain social distancing and that a mask be worn. Burial will be in Whiteman Cemetery, Michigantown, Ind. If you are not able to make it to the funeral home for the visitation or service, the family encourages you to meet them at the cemetery for the brief committal service at approximately 3:15 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to One 80 Recovery Resources, 655 W. Freeman St., Frankfort, IN 46041, envelopes will be available

Survived by:

Mother: Jennifer (Mark Neely) Fuel Smith of Frankfort, Brother: Nicholas J. Smith of Frankfort and Uncle: Tom A. (Tiffany) Fuel of Frankfort.

Preceded by:

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathy D. Fuel in 2015.

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30 Condolences for “Matthew R. Fuel”

  1. Collette July 2, 2020 at 12:39 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers to all.

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  2. Pam Fery July 2, 2020 at 12:51 pm

    So sorry Jenny, Can only imagine your pain, lots of mothers burying their children, so senseless to us. Hugs sweetie

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  3. Kimmy July 2, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Prayers and comfort to the family and friends and especially Kathy who was his girlfriend and best friend. God has a plan for us all, please remember the happy times and time will heal. I’m here for you all. God bless this next journey for Matt, I miss you little bro…. R.I.P. Remember the lighthouse will guide you to safety, fly high little brother, Love mama Kim and bandit..

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  4. Chris Flynn July 2, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Dearest Jenny, Nick and Tom,
    There just isn’t words to express my heart. Matt and I talked a few times, I could tell he had a good heart. May tou remember all the beautiful memories of his love for you. May God keep His arms around you in comfort and peace.

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  5. Peggy Bitner July 2, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    Jenny, so so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.

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  6. Faith Impson July 2, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    Sending prayers from home.

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  7. Phil Crutchfield July 2, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    I’m so very sorry for your loss Jenny! I’m thinking about you and your family at this time! Prayers to all of you!!

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  8. Melody Gandy July 2, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    Jenny Nick and family my heart breaks for you many prayers my friends. May you find peace and knowing he is in God’s hands now.

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  9. Krystal Greeno July 2, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    Jenny, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. We are sending warm hugs and many prayers for the coming days.

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  10. Teresa July 2, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    Jenny,
    My heart breaks for you. I cant imagine what you are going through. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers. I will truly miss his greetings with his infectious smile. Love you my friend.
    RIP Matt

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  11. Melinda Johnson July 2, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    Jennifer,
    I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot imagine what you are going through. Hugs to you. Melinda Marsh Johnson

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  12. Mary Rowland July 3, 2020 at 12:10 am

    So very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I’ve been sending out prayers to your family and will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

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  13. Wanda Tarkington July 3, 2020 at 8:12 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss Jenny, keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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  14. Debbie Peter July 3, 2020 at 11:08 am

    Jenny ~ My heart just breaks for you. I am so sorry to hear about your son. Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Prayers for comfort and strength during this difficult time. May God wrap his Loving arms around you carry you through.

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  15. Pamela Howe July 3, 2020 at 11:19 am

    I just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you and your family Jenny, and keeping you in my prayers. I’m so very sorry for your loss.

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  16. Mary Patterson July 3, 2020 at 12:59 pm

    Sending you prayers for strength as you find your way through each day.

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  17. Brian & Teresa Leach July 3, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    Jenny, thinking of you during this difficult time. Hugs & prayers for you and your family.

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  18. Joyce Weida July 3, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    Jennifer and Tom, so sorry to hear about this. He worked for Gil and I at Plunder, sending our heartfelt condolences.

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  19. Kim Wiles July 3, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    So sorry to hear about your son, you are in my prayers.

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  20. Lisa Nease July 3, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    I am so heartbroken for all of you, God brought Matt into my life for the last 5 years. He was always making everyone he knew laugh or smile, I will miss him for all the good he carried in his heart. God be with all of during such GREAT loss.

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  21. Linda (Freeman) Newnum July 3, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    Jennifer,
    I am so sorry to hear that your son has passed away. It just isn’t part of our idea of the circle of life when a child precedes us. My condolences to you, Tom, and Nick. Celebrate the life he lived and remember him always. Hugs and prayers to you!

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  22. Cynthia K. Henninger July 5, 2020 at 6:34 am

    So sorry Jenny, love and prayers going out to you and family.

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  23. Betty Trimble July 6, 2020 at 9:27 am

    Jenny and Nick, our condolence goes out to you during Matt’s passing. I will always remember him as that sweet young boy that our granddaughter thought so much of during their youth. You as that pretty young loving Mother of two young boys that was raising her sons and doing a great job! May God be with you. Prayers.

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  24. Jennifer Strain July 6, 2020 at 10:14 am

    Jenny and family, My heart is breaking for you. May you find peace and comfort in your many memories. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  25. Marilea Cearlock July 6, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    Jenny, we were so sorry to hear the sad news about your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the difficult days to come. Take care.

    With deepest sympathy,

    Keith & Marilea Cearlock

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  26. Rebecca Alquezada July 6, 2020 at 5:34 pm

    My Heart & thoughts are with your family as you deal with this time of grief, Matt has gained his wings & suffers no more, May God give you peace in the coming days and know that he along with Matt is by your side forever, love to you all!!

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  27. Jackie Timmons July 6, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Jenny, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  28. Melissa Smith July 6, 2020 at 11:43 pm

    I am saddened to hear this. Prayers for you all. I met this young man when he was working for Dean’s tree service and he asked me for a ride back to Frankfort. He was a good mannered and very sweet kid.

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  29. Linda Gibson Benge July 7, 2020 at 8:53 am

    My heart is with you as you face this loss. I knew Matt from being a teacher at FSHS. He used to come mow and shovel snow for my husband and me. I pray that Jesus will bring you peace and comfort and will wrap His loving arms around you.

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  30. Jeanette Kuss July 11, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss and can’t imagine what you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Matt was such a good kid and will be very missed.

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