Matthew Trent Abernathy, age 37, of Brookville, Indiana died unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, 2019 at his residence in Brookville.

Born November 20, 1982 in Connersville, Indiana he was the son of Charles Abernathy & Shirley (Mullins) Abernathy.

Matthew worked in construction for most of his life, most recently for Ison's Quality Roofing & Construction. In his leisure time he enjoyed hiking and the outdoors, as well as building and rehabbing old houses.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley Abernathy of Greensburg, Indiana; his father & step-mother, Charles & Theresa Abernathy of Laurel, Indiana; three siblings, Trevor (Natalie) Abernathy of Connersville, Indiana, Katie (William Davis) Abernathy of Greensburg, Indiana and Brandi Abernathy of Brookville, Indiana, and several nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clinton Abernathy and Wilma Abernathy.

There will be no public services. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Abernathy family, to sign the online guest book or send a personal condolence please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .