Matthew Bryant Williams

Matthew Bryant Williams | "Cousin" Williams
Matthew "Cousin" Bryant Williams, 48, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in Tallahassee, Florida.
Matthew was born on August 24, 1975 in Tallahassee, Florida to Kim Bryant Williams and Janet Gibby Williams. Matthew, loved by a community of friends, family, artists and musicians, was a soul who embarked on journeys through the realms of the outdoors and art. He was an avid hunter, a spectacular fisherman, an artist, and music man extraordinaire. He was a true connoisseur of the tides, navigating through life on the waves of creativity.
Beyond his pursuits on the water and in the woods, Matthew found his energy through the vibrations of the artistic universe. He exhibited a flair for creativity in the kitchen and on the grill, and he generously shared his culinary skills with friends and family. He was also an incredibly talented visual and musical artist; his original paintings and music leave a lasting reminder of his creative genius for family and friends to cherish.
Matthew's affection for his nieces and nephew ran deep. Some of his happiest moments were spent celebrating birthdays and significant milestones with them.
Matthew will be remembered for his heart of gold, his charismatic and larger than life personality, his ability to make you think, a sense of humor that always lit up a room, and always being willing to help out no matter what.
Rest easy, Matthew; you will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his father Kim Bryant Williams (and wife Mayda) of Tallahassee; his mother Janet Gibby Willliams of Tallahassee; his sister Johanna Money (and husband Jake); his brother Andrew Williams (and wife Marlene); his step-sister Tracey Cohen (and husband Jeremy); his nieces Lily & Everett Money, Mae Williams, and Molly & Paige Cohen; his nephew Andrew Williams, Jr.; his maternal grandfather John Frances Gibby of Dallas, Texas; an army of Williams / Ott / Gardner cousins; and a host of friends that were like family. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Hugh Elton Williams, Jr. & Marie Daughtry Williams, and his maternal grandmother Mabel Kunce Gibby.
A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 18 at 2pm at Saint Paul's United Methodist Church, 1700 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, FL. Visitation will follow immediately after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers and in honor of Matthew, take a friend fishing.
Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the Williams family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com or 850-385-2193)