Matthew Austin Edwards Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Matthew Austin Edwards was born Nov. 19, 1995, in Murray, Kentucky. He died on January 30, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a 2014 graduate of Lincoln High School and the Lively Technical Center in Tallahassee where he earned his certificate in welding. Austin is survived by his mother, Rebekah Milam and husband Joshua of Melbourne, Florida; his father, David Edwards and wife Dawn of Benton; a sister, Kennedy Milan of Melbourne; a brother, Colton Holstead of Benton; an uncle, Lt. Commander Christopher M. Edwards and wife Fran of Alexandria, Virginia; his maternal grandparents, Bob and Renee Howard of Okeechobee, Florida; his paternal grandparents, Don and Sherry Edwards of Murray; and several cousins and other family members. A celebration of Austin's life is being held at a candlelight vigil on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Sunset Landing, and cookout on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Tom Brown Park in Tallahassee, Florida. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the home of David and Dawn Edwards, 2535 Mayfield Highway in Benton, Kentucky, with Boyd Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at the home. The family is being assisted by James Sircy and cared for by Jackie Fulford.

Matthew Austin Edwards

November 19, 1995 - January 30, 2020