Whitesburg, Kentucky — The community of Whitesburg and surrounding areas is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Matthew Archie Williams, 29, who passed away on April 5, 2026, at Baptist Health in Corbin, Kentucky. Matthew’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and skill, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew him.
Matthew, born May 15, 1996, in Whitesburg, was a devoted father, fiancé, son, brother, nephew, and cousin. His daughters, Rosie Ray Williams and Mattie May Williams, were the center of his world, and he cherished his fiancée, Raven Perry. Friends and family remember him for his unwavering kindness, his passion for fishing, and his remarkable ability to tackle nearly any task as a skilled handyman.
Loved ones also reflect on Matthew’s generous heart and the joy he brought to family gatherings. Though preceded in death by several grandparents, aunts, and uncles, his legacy lives on through the many family members who survive him, including his parents, Archie Williams and Olivia, Melissa Holbrook and Odean Gross, his siblings, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
