Obituary

Matthew Alan Locke, a beloved husband, father, Happy, and friend, departed this earth on September 7, 2026. Born August 9, 1981, on a military base in Fort Gordon, Georgia, Matt grew up in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and resided there until his sudden passing.

Matt was a devoted father to Gage, Elaina (Jacob), CeCe, and Clayton. There was nothing he loved more than being their dad. Matt’s biggest smiles came from his beautiful granddaughters, Morrow and Margaret, who affectionately referred to him as Happy. Matt kept his wife of nearly fifteen years, Cora, on her toes. Matt loved nothing more than to be ornery, shrug, and say, talk to my dad, with a smirk when Cora reached her limit. Knowing they are together again helps bring a small solace to the family.

Matt was a proud Local 2 Sheet Metal worker. Matt worked for numerous companies in the Kansas City area before landing at Stadium Sheet Metal where he worked for more than a decade. Matt’s handy work is everywhere around Kansas City.

Matt was a simple man who adored his family. Matt loved a good prank and found no greater joy than being mischievous. Matt smoked delicious barbeque and grilled a steak perfectly. Matt could fix anything and was a perfectionist in his work. Matty gave the best hugs and his smell lingered long after he let go. We miss you more than words can tell.

Matt leaves behind Cora, Gage, Elaina (Jacob), CeCe, Clayton, Morrow, and Margaret. Matt is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Locke, and survived by his mother, Virginia, brother, Aaron, and sister, Rebecca.

A visitation will be held Monday, September 14^th, from 9:00 – 11:00 at The Summit Church Chapel in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. A memorial service will immediately follow.