Matthew Corbett Elmore

September 23, 1970 - December 1, 2020

Matthew Corbett Elmore, 50, of Kerens went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born September 23, 1970 at Navarro County Hospital in Corsicana. On September 18, 1993 Matt married Kriste Hoffma and together they made a life that bore two biological children; Macee and Asher. Matt and Kriste later adopted three beautiful babies; Kynzee, Canaan and Sophee. Matt’s love for his family was his pure joy! Matt was employed at Oil City Iron Works, was a member of Grace Community Church and was recently attending Kerens First Baptist Church. Matt was a craftsman and artist. He loved working with his hands, playing with his kids, fishing and laughing. Matt was a huge Star Wars fan. Secretly, Matt was a Jedi Master and zombie slayer. Matt never met a stranger, only new friends. If you knew him, you loved him. If you didn’t love him, you hadn’t met him. Matt had a contagious laugh and smile which he shared freely and often. There are no words to express how much he was loved and will be missed. Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents Buela and George Mitchell, and Eura and Aurben Elmore; his infant sister Wendy Renee and his beloved dog Tanner. Matt is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kriste, and their children Macee, Asher, Kynzee, Canaan and Sophee. One grandchild, Matthew Emerson Chaffin. His parents Ann and A.B. Elmore; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Danny Lindamood; niece Morgan and her husband Shaun Berry. Cousin, Brian Mitchell. Many extended family members and beloved friends. Visitation with family is from 6-8pm on Friday, December 4th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Service will be at 3pm on Saturday, December 5th at Kerens First Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Hayes officiating. Pallbearers are Brian Mitchell, TJ Hoffma, Preston Conger, Logan Harper, Theo Pequignot, Danny Woods, Danny Lindamood and Caide Southard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pure Desire Ministrieshttps://puredesire.org/give/