Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
Nov 22, 1985 - Aug 8, 2021
I was Matt's friend in high school. He was always there for me. I'm gonna miss his smile, his laugh and his ability to make me laugh no matter how sad I was.
Prayers and love to your family.
Hannah Disponett
August 21, 2021 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Matt, You are the KEEPER of one of the BIGGEST hearts I have ever seen on Earth! The first time I met you, I knew then, how good of a man you truly were. You always put your love for you kids above anything. Life wasn't always easy for you, but you always carried a smile and cared about people the way you saw fit! Your memory will live on! RIP brother!!! Katy and Shane
Katy and Shane
August 13, 2021
Matthew was in my room in school and I loved every day I spent with him. He was a hard worker, always motivated and willing to help anyone who needed help no matter what the situation. I loved him then, I love him now and I always will.
Claudia Elam
August 12, 2021 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Teacher
August 11, 2021
Amy Crum
August 11, 2021 | Frankfort, KY | Family
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August 11, 2021
Amy Crum
August 10, 2021 | Frankfort, KY | Family
Big brother, I will always, always love you!! I will never get over this! I am so proud of all your accomplishments too, you are so wonderful , and amazing. Your laugh and smile can light up the darkest room! You are everything I want in a brother, I will forever miss you and cherish the beautiful and special memories we shared until we meet again bubby!
Amy Crum
August 10, 2021 | Frankfort, KY | Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. RIP, It Just doesn't seem real.
Jerry and Patricia Odum
August 10, 2021 | Lancaster, KY | Family
Matthew Garlen, 35, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center-ER. Born November 22, 1985 in Harrodsburg, KY, he was the son of the late Larry Pryor Garlen and Brenda Louise Giles Colston.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Russell Thomas Colston and Timothy Pryor Garlen.
Matthew has been employed by Drew’s Remodeling Solutions since 2018. He loved his children and enjoyed all genres of music, karaoke, boating, making money, grilling out, spending time with family and with his sense of humor and personality was always making jokes.
He is survived by his four children, Matthew Lawrence Garlen, Brian Thomas Garlen, Chloe Louise Garlen, and Asher Scott Garlen; a brother Andrew (Stephanie) Garlen; a sister Amy Crum; his girlfriend Amber Perkins; several nieces and nephews, and his former wife, Amber Prichard.
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Friday, August 13th at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Jon Sutphin and Tony Andrade officiating. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in Anderson County. Visitation will be from 11 am – 2 pm on Friday prior to the service.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Ballard, Jess Thompson, Brodie Colston, Gaige Colston, Stevie Cox, and Reed Garlen. Honorary bearers will be Matthew Garlen, Brian Garlen, and Drew Garlen.
Memorials are suggested to the Matthew Garlen Memorial Fund, c/o Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, P.O. Box 730, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
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