Curtis Lee Matthews, age 43, of Knob Noster, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home in Kansas City.

He was born October 10, 1979 at Bitburg AFB, Germany the son of Gerald and Mary Ann (Karavas) Matthews.

Curtis was a 1997 graduate of Knob Noster High School, a 2001 graduate of Central Missouri State University, and a 2005 graduate of the University of Missouri. He enjoyed gaming and his cat, Ms. Kitty.

Curtis is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Matthews; a sister, Shannon Carlisle; a nephew, Brandon Carlisle; two nieces, Sylvia and Alexis Carlisle; and numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Matthews.

A celebration of life will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the First Christian Church of Knob Noster.

Memorial contributions in Curtis' memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Ronald McDonald House of Kansas City and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.