Matthew Jacob Lasswell, 49, of the Cool Spring Community, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on June 26, 1975, in Norwich, New York, to Sherry Lasswell and the late Martin Jesse “Doc” Lasswell.

Matt’s family moved to North Carolina when he was 10 years old, where he remained living and loved. He graduated from North Iredell High School, where he actively participated in JROTC for four years. Matt served for 21 years at the County Line Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as safety officer from 2018 until 2023. He also pulled parts at Matlock Auto Parts and worked at Bell Landscaping.

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Jesse “Doc” Lasswell.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Brianna Lasswell of Statesville; his sweetheart, Kimberly Cleary of Statesville; six stepchildren, Kaylee Snook, Bailey Broome, John David, Jeremy and Christopher Walker, and Amanda James; and nine grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Melissa Bell (Mark) of New York and Mindy Jones (Danny Ray) of Colorado; and a brother, Mark Christophersen of New York. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Mount Sinai Evangelical Methodist Church with Pastor Richard Stackhouse and Pastor David Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on August 16, 2024, at Troutman Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to County Line Fire Department, 1819 Ridge Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.