Matthew Allen Risinger, age 43, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Richard Allen Risinger and Linda Ray Risinger McKinney.

Matt was a very hard worker, he loved to work and he worked with excellence in everything he did. He was training as a journeyman plumber. He loved the outdoors, the lake, and riding motorcycles. Matt also loved to read and share his knowledge even though people may not want to hear all of his knowledge.

Matt is preceded in death by his father Richard Allen Risinger; maternal grandparents, Odell Ray and Hellen Ray; and paternal grandparents, James Risinger and Irene Risinger.

He is survived and was the son of Charles “Bud” McKinney and Linda Ray McKinney; two brothers, Shannon Bland (Rochelle) of Corning, Arkansas, and Richard Risinger II; two sisters, Jennifer Charlebois (Christian) of Heber Springs, Arkansas, and Courtney Marie Risinger of Collinsville, Illinois; two nieces, Allie Spicer, and Elizabeth Charlebois; and many extended family members and friends.

The Memorial Service is 2:00pm Friday, December 30, 2022 at Heber Springs Funeral Home with Bro. Benny Foster officiating.