Matthew Clyde Austin, a 47-year-old white male, passed away on April 19, 2014, in Saint Elmo, Illinois. Born on December 15, 1966, in Effingham, Illinois, he was a resident of Brownstown, Illinois, at the time of his death. Matthew, known as "Matt" to his friends and family, was a farmer and co-owner/operator of Richardson Brothers Greenhouses Inc. in Saint Elmo. He was also an avid aviator and a member of the First Church of God in Saint Elmo and the NRA.
Matthew's death was a significant loss to his community. He was survived by his parents, Clyde and Carol E. Richardson Austin, his wife Lisa M. Lockart, whom he married on November 28, 1992, and their two children, Elijah and Danielle Austin. He also left behind his siblings, Aaron Austin, Bradley Austin, Corinna Hill, and Michelle Maxey, all of whom resided in Brownstown.
Despite the tragic nature of his passing, there is no publicly available information indicating that Matthew Clyde Austin's death was the result of foul play. No arrests, suspects, litigations, or murder investigations have been reported in connection with his death. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain undisclosed, and it appears that his death was not subject to any criminal investigation or legal proceedings.
Matthew's funeral services were held on April 24, 2014, at the First Church of God in Vandalia, Illinois, with Pastors Dave Keefer and Jim Giffin officiating. He was laid to rest at Mount Carmel Cemetery in rural Brownstown, Illinois. The community mourned his loss, and many expressed their condolences and shared memories of Matthew, highlighting his contributions to the community and his dedication to his family and work.
