Matthew James Dean Olinger, 23, of Huntsville, Arkansas went to be with the Lord September 13, 2023.  He was born January 3, 2000 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the son of Kevin and Anna Lambert Olinger.  He was employed as an operating technician at Bekaert Corporation and was of the Christian faith.  Matthew loved doing work outdoors, playing musical instruments, playing video games, working on classic cars and four wheeling.  He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.  He is preceded by his maternal grandfather, Dennis Lambert; his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Olinger; and his paternal grandmother, Linda Richardson.

He is survived by his wife, Kendsey Walker Olinger, of the home; one son, Walker Olinger, of the home; his parents, Kevin and Anna Olinger of Springdale, Arkansas; his maternal grandmother, Anita Lambert, of Springdale, Arkansas; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kendall and  Crystal Walker of Springdale, Arkansas;  two sisters: Lauren Monreal and her husband, Chad, of Gentry, Arkansas and Lyndsi Olinger of Branson, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 6738 Lynch's Prairie Cove, Springdale, Arkansas 72762 under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home, 3926 Willowood Avenue, Springdale, Arkansas 72762.  Burial will follow in Yell Cemetery, Yell Cemetery Road, Siloam Springs, Arkansas.  Visitation will be Monday, September 18, 2023, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Memorial Funeral Home.  Pallbearers will be Chad Monreal, Chi Hong, Preston Walker, Ross Walker, Clayton Walker and Brian Olinger.