Matthew Thomas Podgornik, Sr., 63, of Fort Smith, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, in Washburn, Missouri. Matthew was born on January 11, 1960, to Matt Podgornik and Darlene (Holland) in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Matthew worked at O’ Reilly Auto Parts for most of his life and while working there he mixed paint for the Army during Desert Storm. He was known by his friends and family for being a “jack of all trades” kind of guy. He was a grill master and a know-it-all fixer upper. He loved fishing, tinkering with motors, NASCAR, and anything with racing. He had a special place in his heart for his four-legged companions.
Matthew is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Karen Diane (Cole) Podgornik; Brothers Otis, Sherman, and Steve Podgornik; and Father-in-law, Glen E. Cole.
He is survived by two sons, Matthew Podgornik, Jr. and his girlfriend Amber Boydston, and Kevin Michael Podgornik and his wife Kayleigh; one grandchild, Easton Cole Podgornik, and his mother-in-law, “Nan” Wanda Cole; a host of nieces and nephews and beloved friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Beasley Wood Funeral Home in Mena, Arkansas, with interment at Pinecrest Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Beasley Wood Funeral Home.
Online obituary and guestbook at www.beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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