Adam Matlock was born January 22, 1984 in Corinth, MS, he is the son of Charles Ray Matlock and Betty Lawson Owen.
Adam graduated from East Union High School class of 2002 in Blue Springs, MS. He was an avid fan of San Francisco 49ers and rarely missed watching a game. He loved to race cars, go fishing, ride 4-wheelers, playing card games, and shooting pool. He was a collector of comic books, coins and guns. Even though his physical health left him with limited mobility, he still loved going places on his good days and always enjoyed spending time with his niece, Emma. They would spend hours watching movies, playing, and just hanging out.
Adam departed this life on December 10, 2019 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 35 Years, 10 Months, 18 Days. He is survived by his mother, Betty Owen of Guys, TN; father, Charles Ray Matlock of Milledgeville, TN; a brother, Phillip Ray Matlock and wife Theresa of Milledgeville, TN; niece, Emma Marie Matlock of Milledgeville, TN; maternal grandmother, Tava Lawson of Selmer, TN; great aunt, Peggy New and husband Donnie; great uncle, Wayne Plunk;uncles, Johnny Lawson, Joey Lawson and Jerry Matlock all of Selmer, TN; cousins, Jennifer Talley (Ken), Kevin Lawson (Trena), Janet, Marty, Gary, Kenneth, and Kellie Jo Matlock, Freda Eaves, Freddie Essary, J.T. Lawson, Katelyn Williams, Jaycee and Kaylee Lawson; and many friends.
He is preceded in death by stepfather, Mark Thomas Owen; maternal grandfather, Lloyd Lawson; paternal grandparents, Reeder and Floy Matlock; great uncle, Robert Plunk; aunt and uncle, Martha and Pete Rinks.